I took this image yesterday. Look at the white van. In theory its parked correctly but look how it closes down completely the incoming traffic lane. The car coming along has to cross into the oncoming traffic lane just to get by. A very far from ideal situation. When the seafront is packed this leads to allsorts of difficulties which should be clear to all. But look closer still, and you can see the parking bays actually jut out into the incoming lane anyway..bizarre.
Also the even bigger problem, is the manouvering required from motorists in order to get into the angled positions in the first place, particularly if approached from the east.
I wanted to get this picture up in time for the DDC Meeting tonight on the issue. Thanks John well done.