Motorists parking too close to crosswalks in Los Angeles County-patrolled areas will continue to face citations Wednesday as enforcement of California’s “daylighting” law remained underway.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday that parking enforcement officers have begun enforcing the “daylighting” law in county-patrolled areas. The department also said officers are enforcing the county’s nonconforming vehicle ordinance.
“The Daylighting Law prohibits parking within 20 feet of the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of the approach side of any crosswalk with a curb extension,” according to a sheriff’s department news release. “The purpose of the law is to improve visibility at intersections, making it easier for drivers to see pedestrians and for pedestrians to see approaching traffic.”
The law has been on the books since Jan. 1, 2025.
As for the non-conforming vehicles ordinance of the vehicle code, certain oversized vehicles and others are only allowed to park in certain areas within unincorporated parts of LA County.
It went into effect on March 3, 2026 and includes a provision to have vehicles towed.
Either violation carries a $63 fine. Owners of towed vehicles will also be responsible for the costs involved with having their vehicle removed and stored.
“LASD encourages motorists to take a few moments to familiarize themselves with these parking regulations before leaving their vehicles,” according to a department statement.