A council has caused outrage among local residents after bizarrely painting double yellow lines around parked cars.
The move drew criticism from those living in South Road, Aberystwyth, when they spotted the work had taken place.
John Evans, the owner of the nearby Yr Hafod Guest House, called the move "absolutely incredible".
He continued: "The first week they were only able to mark the corner because there were cars parked there.
"Then a couple of days ago there were other cars parked there so they've put lines after that car and behind it.
"It makes Brexit look sensible."
However, Ceredigion Council defended the action and said the work would be completed “as soon as possible”.
A statement said it was "installing road markings at over 200 locations county-wide" but "due to vehicles disregarding notices not to park, this work has been compromised".
It said short sections of lines "were painted in order to discourage further parking at the location".
The council stated it would be completing them "as soon as possible" and "traffic orders will not be enforceable until the works are complete".
Mr Evans added "the really sad part of this exercise is that there is dire shortage of parking in Aberystwyth".
He claimed the lack of spaces is driving away business but the council did not immediately address his point.
