California has amended Section 22500 of the Vehicle Code to prevent parking near crosswalks, helping to improve pedestrian safety. You can no longer park within 20 feet of a crosswalk—whether marked or not—unless there’s a curb extension, in which case it’s 15 feet. For now, local authorities can issue warnings until January 1, 2025, but after that, fines will be enforced. If you’re parking a bike or unloading a commercial vehicle, you might have some leeway as long as the area is marked properly. So, if you're eyeing that convenient spot near the crosswalk, keep in mind it could soon cost you—unless it’s clearly marked for parking.
Referred to this by a friend - thanks for the funny, random comments inserted in between the text. and for the colloquial tone. easy to follow along as opposed to dry stats and figures.
- Julie S
