New Daylighting Law Officially in Effect in San Diego

Assembly Bill 413 or the Daylighting Law’s enforcement will officially begin on March 1, 2025 in San Diego.

It is important for San Diegans to know and understand that the enforcement period for AB 413 has begun and they could be ticketed for violating this rule, even if there is no signage or red curb in the area explaining where parking is prohibited.

What is Daylighting?

The term “daylighting” refers to the practice of keeping a clear zone of a specified distance on the approach side of an intersection or crosswalk.

Why?

In 2020 there were 1,674 pedestrian fatalities at intersections in the U.S. and California’s pedestrian fatality rate is almost 25% higher than the national average. Many of these fatal crashes occur at pedestrian crosswalks.

How to Follow Daylighting Rules

Drivers in their vehicles must not stop or park within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. For crosswalks with curb extensions, a 15-foot buffer is required. This safety measure increases visibility for approaching drivers and those already stopped in traffic, offering them a better view of pedestrians entering the crosswalk.

Many are hopeful that this new law will lead to increased visibility of other vehicles and pedestrians, keeping our community safer.

Have you or a loved one been involved in a crosswalk or pedestrian crash? Our San Diego attorneys are ready to help. Contact Ray Padilla Law, APC today at (619) 431-1187 to speak with Attorney Ray Padilla directly.  Please call even if it’s simply to ask, “what should I do?”