New parking law at crosswalks 

When two streets intersect, there is either a marked crosswalk or there is an “unmarked” crosswalk. As part of the recently passed Assembly Bill (AB) 413, it is now illegal to park 20 feet in advance of either type of crosswalk even if the curb is not painted red. AB 413 is also known as the “daylighting” law. 

 

What is Daylighting?

Daylighting is the concept that safety is improved by removing parked cars or other obstructions approaching a crosswalk. By keeping the area next to crosswalks clear of parked vehicles or other obstructions, drivers can better see people using or about to use the crosswalk. This traffic safety measure is another step towards the City’s Vision Zero goal to reach zero serious injury or fatal collisions by the year 2034.