California’s new “daylighting” law took effect January 1, 2025 (Assembly Bill 413). The law aims to make streets safer by increasing visibility at intersections and crosswalks.
Key Components of the Daylighting Law:
- No parking is allowed within 20 feet of crosswalks (marked or unmarked) in the direction of traffic.
- The 20-foot rule applies whether or not the curb is painted red adjacent to the crosswalk.
By removing parked cars next to crosswalks, drivers and bicyclists get a clearer view of pedestrians preparing to cross the street. Likewise, pedestrians can more clearly see approaching vehicles and bicycles. The mission of this new law, in cities across California, and specifically in the communities we serve (Corte Madera, Larkspur and San Anselmo) is to reduce collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Over 40 states have similar daylighting laws already in effect.
Drive safe. Walk safe. Park safe. Allow 20 feet of open space between your parked vehicle and any crosswalk. Central Marin Police will enforce the daylighting law [22550(n)(1)(A) CVC] in accordance with its provisions. Please join us and cities across the state and country in making our crosswalks safer for all.
