I cannot agree more with what Tony Cutajar said about dangerous pavements (January 28).

Many complaints have been made about the state of certain pavements – uneven levels, holes and dogs’ poop everywhere. Sometimes you feel that walking on the road is even safer than using the pavement, however, although this can be done in certain side streets it is certainly not possible everywhere without risking life and limb.

I myself have witnessed elderly people and others using a walking aid losing their balance while walking on pavements.

An urgent solution must be found to accommodate garage owners other than allowing them to lower that part of the pavement in front of their property. At present, this bad practice is being done to the detriment of pedestrians. Such practice has been described as illegal and, still, new pavements are being built unevenly under the nose of the authorities. No wonder you see people in wheelchairs, especially motorised ones, using the road.

What else should be done by the taxpayer to safeguard himself and make his complaints heard?

It’s about time that whoever is responsible does not keep ignoring people’s legitimate pleas. Taxpayers have a right to be provided with safe roads and pavements, more so when it concerns people with special needs and the elderly, who are more vulnerable.

Hopefully, the National Commission for People with Disability will also make a stand against this illegality, which can be seen everywhere.