DISABLED scooter users in Abergavenny are protesting against inconsiderate drivers who block dropped kerbs.

Yesterday a group of scooter owners highlighted the problems they endure daily when trying to get around the town. Walter Moeller, aged 82, of Marsh Court, said they were angry that nothing had been done to stop motorists parking next to dropped kerbs.

"I have complained to the county council many times over the past 12 months and it's been a waste of time," he said.

"It is causing us a real danger as we can't cross the roads. Something has to be done and it's time for action now."

Fellow scooter user, disabled widow Gillian James, aged 67, of Victoria Court, said there should be signs or yellow lines painted on the dropped kerbs so motorists couldn't park there.

"We are being forced onto the roads and someone's going to get killed before long," she said.

Monmouthshire county council's head of highways David Harris said: "The local authority has no actual powers in dealing with the obstruction. "It is down to the police to deal with it."

Mr Harris added that yellow lines were not practical and that one of the best things was to raise public awareness of the problem.

Inspector Jeff Smith of Abergavenny police said: "Drivers are not causing an offence and the only way we can enforce anything is if the council draw up traffic orders and paint yellow lines on the kerbs.

"Motorists need to be considerate of other road users, so we shall be asking the traffic warden and community support officers to deliver this message around the town."