Los Angeles City Council committee approved a draft ordinance on Wednesday (October 7) that proposes imposing fines on drivers who park their vehicles within a 20-foot (about 6 meters, equivalent to a standard parking space) range of marked or unmarked crosswalks.
According to the city news agency, the Transportation Committee unanimously passed this draft ordinance, which stipulates fines for drivers who illegally park, with a base fine of $63, a penalty assessment of $126, and a second offense fine of $151. The draft ordinance is expected to be submitted for consideration by the full city council.
Los Angeles is taking measures to strengthen compliance with AB413, also known as the “Daylighting to Save Lives Bill.”
The bill went into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibiting parking, standing, or stopping vehicles within a 20-foot range on the “approach side” of crosswalks; and if there is a curb extension on one side of the crosswalk, parking, standing, or stopping within 15 feet of it is also prohibited.
Committee members requested the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to conduct outreach activities regarding this state law to raise awareness among residents and drivers about the regulations.
LADOT General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo stated that shortly after the bill was signed into law, the department posted messages on social media to remind people to pay attention to the regulations.
Rubio-Cornejo told the committee, “The best way to inform the public about complying with this law is by explaining how we enforce it.”
She explained that in some cases, such as when the curb has not yet been painted red, the transportation department will issue warnings to inform the public about the requirement to keep a certain distance from intersections.
Rubio-Cornejo pointed out that many curb areas along major road corridors in Los Angeles have already been painted red, so in terms of enforcement, these areas largely comply with the regulations.
Concerns were raised by committee members regarding enforcement and educating local residents on the regulations in residential areas or other areas where the curbs have not been painted red.
Rubio-Cornejo said, “Once this ordinance is revised and approved by the city council, we can conduct larger-scale outreach and community promotion activities to ensure the public’s understanding of these regulations.”
The county of Los Angeles began enforcing this state law in November 2025. According to data from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, nearly 36% of all pedestrian traffic fatalities in unincorporated areas occurred at intersections. “Daylighting” can enhance the visibility for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. ◇