I read Cara Courage’s letter in The Argus of August 28 about cycle-friendly Brighton and Hove.

I would like to raise an important point which perhaps does not occur to many cyclists.

Wheelchair users, such as myself, need a vehicle’s passenger door to be wide open to be transferred to the wheelchair.

This is not possible when a bicycle blocks the way when left secured to a disabled parking bay signpost.

Many a time, in Brighton, I’ve seen disabled parking bays obstructed by bicycles.

There can even be more than one bike to a post.

As a result, unfortunately, a bicycle can render disabled parking spaces next to useless for some disabled people.

It is also very frustrating to return to your car and find, because of a bike which has appeared, one cannot access the car to get in.

Maybe local councils could consider bringing in a bylaw and/or signage saying “No cycles” where there are disabled parking bays with posts, or consider something else more appropriate to prevent this unfortunate situation from occurring.

Mrs Zena Gibbs, Hurdis Road, Seaford