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 remains 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.”…