New California Law Prohibits Parking Near Crosswalks to Improve Safety Pedestrian Visibility Hi all! This is neither Live Oak nor KCBX related, but I think y’all might like to know this, so you don’t get a ticket. The thing that stood out to me is that the law is in effect even if there are no red curbs, signs or marked crosswalks. Happy ticket-free parking! Marisa *From:* City of San Luis Obispo <communications@slocity.org> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:30 PM *To:* mwaddell@kcbx.org *Subject:* New California Law Prohibits Parking Near Crosswalks to Improve Safety Pedestrian Visibility View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/slocity/new-california-law-prohibits-parking-near-crosswalks?e=9b10dfe4ca> <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=a2589597df&e=9b10dfe4ca> New California Law Prohibits Parking Near Crosswalks to Improve Pedestrian Visibility The City of SLO will conduct an educational campaign through the end of 2025 to help build driver awareness of the law. *Post Date:* 7/1/2025 at 5:30 p.m. To improve pedestrian visibility and reduce traffic accidents, a new state law prohibits parking near crosswalks, even if there are no red curbs or signage posted. The City of San Luis Obispo is taking steps to inform local drivers of this change. [image: Daylighting Law Graphic] <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=a9f34ced7c&e=9b10dfe4ca> *What to know: * - The “daylighting” law prohibits parking within 20 feet before a crosswalk or intersection (on the side you’re approaching) and 15 feet if there is a curb extension. - 20 feet is about the length of a large car. - The law applies even if there are no red curbs, signs or marked crosswalks. - “Daylighting” improves visibility, and federal studies show it can reduce pedestrian collisions by up to 30%. - Drivers parked in violation of the daylighting law can expect to receive written warnings between now and the end of 2025. - The new state law is under California Vehicle Code 22500(n). “This new law is being implemented across the state, including here in San Luis Obispo. Keeping the area near crosswalks clear of parked cars gives both drivers and pedestrians a clearer view of each other so they can react safely,” said Jennifer Rice, Public Works Deputy Director for Mobility Services for the City of San Luis Obispo. “Similar laws have been enacted across the country and have consistently led to fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions.” The “daylighting” law went into effect on January 1, 2024. The term "daylighting" refers to a safety measure that increases visibility at intersections by prohibiting parking near crosswalks. It's called daylighting because it creates clearer sightlines, essentially "daylighting" the intersection for both drivers and pedestrians, improving safety and reducing accidents. It is especially critical for child safety and has been enacted in other states across the nation. This safety measure supports the State and City’s ongoing Vision Zero <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=d7bd85e168&e=9b10dfe4ca> initiative to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on roadways. Seventy-five percent of traffic deaths within the City of SLO are someone walking or biking. *How will the new law be enforced in the City of SLO * The City will focus its efforts on public education and outreach to gain compliance and improve public safety. Over the next six months – through the end of 2025 – City staff will work to educate the public prioritizing areas around schools, commercial zones and other locations with high concentrations of pedestrians. Infrastructure changes will be made around the City, including strategic installation of curb markings and signage where appropriate, even though this is not required by law. Warnings will be issued through the end of this year to help ensure that drivers understand the new law. 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- The “daylighting” law prohibits parking within 20 feet before a
crosswalk or intersection (on the side you’re approaching) and 15 feet if
there is a curb extension.


- 20 feet is about the length of a large car.


- The law applies even if there are no red curbs, signs or marked
crosswalks.


- “Daylighting” improves visibility, and federal studies show it can
reduce pedestrian collisions by up to 30%.


- Drivers parked in violation of the daylighting law can expect to
receive written warnings between now and the end of 2025.


- The new state law is under California Vehicle Code 22500(n).

Thanks Marisa! This is a great law which hopefully will be enforced. I got ticketed for the same violation in Stockholm during the late 80's while attending the Stockholm Jazz & Blues Festival. Saw some great music, including BB King, so I felt it was worth it! David On Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM Marisa Waddell via Onair <onair@list.kcbx.net> wrote: > Hi all! This is neither Live Oak nor KCBX related, but I think y’all might > like to know this, so you don’t get a ticket. The thing that stood out to > me is that the law is in effect even if there are no red curbs, signs or > marked crosswalks. > > > > Happy ticket-free parking! > > > > Marisa > > > > *From:* City of San Luis Obispo <communications@slocity.org> > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:30 PM > *To:* mwaddell@kcbx.org > *Subject:* New California Law Prohibits Parking Near Crosswalks to > Improve Safety Pedestrian Visibility > > > > View this email in your browser > <https://mailchi.mp/slocity/new-california-law-prohibits-parking-near-crosswalks?e=9b10dfe4ca> > > > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=a2589597df&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > > New California Law Prohibits Parking Near Crosswalks to Improve Pedestrian > Visibility > > The City of SLO will conduct an educational campaign through the end of > 2025 to help build driver awareness of the law. > > *Post Date:* 7/1/2025 at 5:30 p.m. > > > > > > To improve pedestrian visibility and reduce traffic accidents, a new state > law prohibits parking near crosswalks, even if there are no red curbs or > signage posted. The City of San Luis Obispo is taking steps to inform local > drivers of this change. > > > > [image: Daylighting Law Graphic] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=a9f34ced7c&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > > > *What to know: * > > - The “daylighting” law prohibits parking within 20 feet before a > crosswalk or intersection (on the side you’re approaching) and 15 feet if > there is a curb extension. > > > - 20 feet is about the length of a large car. > > > - The law applies even if there are no red curbs, signs or marked > crosswalks. > > > - “Daylighting” improves visibility, and federal studies show it can > reduce pedestrian collisions by up to 30%. > > > - Drivers parked in violation of the daylighting law can expect to > receive written warnings between now and the end of 2025. > > > - The new state law is under California Vehicle Code 22500(n). > > “This new law is being implemented across the state, including here in San > Luis Obispo. Keeping the area near crosswalks clear of parked cars gives > both drivers and pedestrians a clearer view of each other so they can react > safely,” said Jennifer Rice, Public Works Deputy Director for Mobility > Services for the City of San Luis Obispo. “Similar laws have been enacted > across the country and have consistently led to fewer pedestrian injuries > and fatalities from traffic collisions.” > > The “daylighting” law went into effect on January 1, 2024. The term > "daylighting" refers to a safety measure that increases visibility at > intersections by prohibiting parking near crosswalks. It's called > daylighting because it creates clearer sightlines, essentially > "daylighting" the intersection for both drivers and pedestrians, improving > safety and reducing accidents. It is especially critical for child safety > and has been enacted in other states across the nation. This safety measure > supports the State and City’s ongoing Vision Zero > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=d7bd85e168&e=9b10dfe4ca> > initiative to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on roadways. > Seventy-five percent of traffic deaths within the City of SLO are someone > walking or biking. > > *How will the new law be enforced in the City of SLO * > > The City will focus its efforts on public education and outreach to gain > compliance and improve public safety. Over the next six months – through > the end of 2025 – City staff will work to educate the public prioritizing > areas around schools, commercial zones and other locations with high > concentrations of pedestrians. Infrastructure changes will be made around > the City, including strategic installation of curb markings and signage > where appropriate, even though this is not required by law. > > Warnings will be issued through the end of this year to help ensure that > drivers understand the new law. > > To receive updates from the City, please register for City News > e-notifications on the City’s website at www.slocity.org/subscribe > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=86e68fda73&e=9b10dfe4ca> or > follow the City of San Luis Obispo on social media. > > > > > > *Media Contact:* Jennifer Rice, Public Works Deputy Director for > Mobility Services, (805) 781-7058, jrice@slocity.org > > [image: Facebook] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=bbd4d9ed4a&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > [image: Instagram] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=0d5dadb38f&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > [image: Twitter] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=0f49f62a2c&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > [image: YouTube] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=e913cfcab1&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > [image: LinkedIn] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=7b120c1ceb&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > [image: Website] > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=a3e5831063&e=9b10dfe4ca> > > > > > > *Copyright © 2025 City of San Luis Obispo, All rights reserved.* > You are receiving this message because you provided your email address via > a city service, event, or program. > > *Our mailing address is:* > > City of San Luis Obispo > > 990 Palm Street > > San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 > > > Add us to your address book > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/vcard?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=4e6cf4fb50> > > > > Want to change how you receive these emails? > You can update your preferences > <https://slocity.mailchimpsites.com/manage/preferences?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=4e6cf4fb50&e=9b10dfe4ca&c=3668f1c3c0> > or unsubscribe from this list > <https://slocity.us18.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d21c1207184808e9f7508ae01&id=4e6cf4fb50&t=b&e=9b10dfe4ca&c=3668f1c3c0>. > > > _______________________________________________ > Onair mailing list -- onair@list.kcbx.net > To unsubscribe send an email to onair-leave@list.kcbx.net >