What have you done today with your Austin Seven

[Tony Griffiths]

A poem by Mr A.I. Austin

Cars parked on the footpath, Illegally they stand,

Pedestrians forced to walk, Into traffic unplanned.

Mothers pushing prams, Dodging cars with care,

No space for them to pass, It's a danger they can't bear.

Pavements were made for walking, Not for cars to park,

Drivers, please think twice, Before you leave your mark.

Consider others' safety, And find a proper spot,

Let's make the footpaths safe, For all who use the lot.

So let's share the road together, And show some courtesy,

Let's keep our pavements clear, For a safer community.

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There once was a young man called Mann

Who drove an Austin 7 (but not a van)

He parked with great ease

In spaces that others couldn't squeeze

For his tiny car you see, there was always a plan, man.

Quite right Chris, most pedestrians don't know of the new rules which came in a year ago, I'd be a rich man if I got a £1.00 for every time I stopped for a pedestrian when exiting or entering a side road and they just look at me as though it's a trap.