What is Daylighting?

Posted on 07/02/2025

In Los Angeles, a new state law, California's "Daylighting" law (AB 413), prohibits parking, stopping, or standing within 20 feet of any MARKED or UNMARKED crosswalk, effective January 1, 2025. This law applies regardless of whether there is a red curb or no parking signage. For crosswalks with curb extensions, the prohibited distance is 15 feet.

Key points about the law:

20 feet from crosswalks: Parking, stopping, or standing is prohibited within 20 feet of the approach side of any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.
15 feet from curb extensions: If a crosswalk has a curb extension, the prohibited area is 15 feet.
Applies regardless of markings: This law applies even if the curb is not painted red and there are no "no parking" signs.
Enforcement: Citations are being issued for violations of this law.
Purpose: The law aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by increasing visibility at intersections, reducing the risk of pedestrian-involved crashes, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.
Fine: In Los Angeles, the fine for parking within the prohibited area is $63.