As a cyclist and car driver I would like to make a plea to those parents out there who use buggies or push-chairs.

If you want to get rid of an unwanted child, please put them up for adoption rather than thrusting their buggy out into traffic while talking to friends in the hope of getting them killed.

If, as I imagine, the intention of you parents out there is not to kill your child, please consider at least looking in the direction of oncoming traffic first if not shielding them with an adult (yourself?).

You may also find walking the extra 10 metres to use the crossing or not popping out from behind a van extends both their and your lifespan.

Apologies if you find the tone of this letter offensive but I find such brutal and careless behaviour towards innocents equally offensive.

-A concerned road user