Backing in is also illegal in many jurisdictions.
You must have ran out of things to legislate then.
Backing in IMO is the best way to park, also for people who are not that good at driving like me it gives an extra layer of security. If you backed in you can drive out. Some companies I've gone to actually require you to back in, the logic being in case of emergency you can leave in a faster and more orderly way.
Also a combination of Rain, Driver stupidity and Balding Tires caused this yesterday:
I was driving along when some fine example of a human being in a Corolla All-Trac Decided instead of queuing he'd just go over to the front of the line. I braked on time, the Guy in the taxi behind me didn't.
This must be the only time lack of insurance worked alright, we both got out , discussed the situation in a civil manner, and after some time the cab owner decided to pay the damage to the bumper of the Tercel we got an estimate with my trusted Body shop, he paid and we'll mend it when we paint the car (getting as delayed as a Gran Turismo release).
I almost felt sorry for the cab driver, he got the short end of the stick
Say whatever you want about Park bench bumpers, they did a damn good Job in this case.