Parking is a hot commodity that can be hard to come by in Southern California , especially in urban areas like downtown Los Angeles , Hollywood and Koreatown. Driving lanes in these areas and others typically double as limited or overnight parking spots for those that need it.
However, a new California law aims to limit how close drivers can park near crosswalks in an effort to improve viability for drivers and pedestrians.
The safety concept is what advocates refer to as “daylighting.”
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Daylighting is described as a “simple concept that improves safety by removing parked cars next to crosswalks. By keeping the area next to crosswalks clear of parked vehicle obstructions, people walking and driving or riding on the street can see each other better,” according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
“This bill would prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present, as specified,” the California Legislative Information website stated.