California's ‘Daylighting' Law Will Make Parking Near Crosswalks Illegal

Publication

Visibility will soon improve at California’s intersections once enforcement begins on the state’s new "daylighting" law.

The new law is expected to save lives by increasing visibility around both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Daylighting creates a buffer zone of 20 feet from crosswalks, meaning cars and trucks cannot park where they might block the views of both pedestrians and drivers.

California's ‘Daylighting' Law Will Make Parking Near Crosswalks Illegal

Story by Allison Ash
February 13, 2024