Beginning January 1, California drivers will need to comply with a new parking restriction under the “Daylighting Law” (AB 413), aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and reducing accidents at intersections. The law introduces the following key regulations:
- No parking or stopping within 20 feet of any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.
- No parking within 15 feet of crosswalks with curb extensions, which are designed to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians.
- The rule applies to both sides of one-way streets, unlike two-way streets where the restriction is limited to the right-side approach to crosswalks.
This law seeks to improve visibility at intersections by keeping parked vehicles away from crosswalks, benefiting both pedestrians and drivers. Known as “daylighting,” this approach has been adopted in over 40 states and has been proven to reduce intersection crashes by up to 30%.
For full details of the legislation, visit the California Legislative Information website at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.