What is California's new 'Daylighting' law (AB 413)?

Assembly Bill 413 prohibits 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.

Intersection with unmarked crosswalk (left). Intersection with marked crosswalk where a curb extension is present(right).

When does AB 413 go into effect?

AB 413 was signed into law on October 10, 2023.  Starting on January 1, 2025, drivers could get cited for violating this law.

Whether or not the curb is painted red, drivers could be cited for violating this law beginning January 1, 2025.