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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday October 1st, 2024 :: 04:58 p.m. PDT

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New Law Affects Parking

Nature of Incident: New Law Affects Parking
Report Number:  N/A
Location: All Public Roadways in California
Date & Time:  N/A
Unit(s) Responsible: Moorpark Traffic Bureau
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Effective January 1, 2025, California Assembly Bill 413 allows for violators of the Daylighting Law to be cited.
 
The Moorpark Police Department would like to inform residents of California’s new law, Assembly Bill 413, known as the “California Daylighting Law”.  This bill amends Section 22500 of the California Vehicle Code by adding a new section to the law which prohibits stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or within 15 feet of any crosswalk with a curb extension.  The law took effect on January 1, 2024, allowing authorities to issue warnings if the law is violated, unless the curb has already been painted red or a sign erected that prohibits parking.  Effective January 1, 2025, the law allows for violators to be issued a citation for violating the Daylighting Law.

This law was written to address incidents where pedestrians were struck and seriously injured or killed while crossing the street.  According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, California’s pedestrian fatality rate was 25% higher than the national average.  Pedestrian fatalities increased from 1,013 in 2020 to 1,108 in 2021.  There are 43 other states that have implemented similar laws that have resulted in successfully reducing traffic collisions involving pedestrians.  The city of Hoboken, New Jersey has a similar law and has reported zero traffic fatalities involving pedestrians over the last seven years. 

The Moorpark Police Department is aware that street parking in local neighborhoods can be difficult, and parking is limited.  In an effort to increase compliance and awareness, the Moorpark Police Department will be conducting public outreach to inform residents of the new law.

Living in such a beautiful county affords us the opportunity to go for walks, hikes, and bike rides.  The Moorpark Police Department wants to make sure everyone is safe while enjoying the outdoors.  This law is one component of many that can help reduce pedestrian related traffic collisions.  Here are some additional safety tips for pedestrians:
  • Cross streets only at crosswalks, where drivers expect pedestrians to cross.
  • Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, avoid walking in the street or bike lane.
  • Always look both ways before crossing a street.
  • Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
  • Wear bright reflective clothing when walking at night or in low light conditions.
  • When attempting to cross the street, make eye contact with drivers to ensure they see you.
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Prepared by: Sergeant Shawn Holzberger  
News Release Date: 10/01/2024  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Shawn Holzberger
805-532-2711
[email protected]		  
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Booking Photo Release: 		Captain Darin Hendren
 
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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003

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