Drivers in Los Angeles County may receive a $63 fine under California’s daylight law, which focuses on preventing parking too close to crosswalks.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced that parking enforcement will be issuing tickets starting Wednesday, in line with a law that became effective on January 1, 2025, and the county’s nonconforming vehicle ordinance.
This daylight law prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk approach, or within 15 feet of a crosswalk that has a curb extension, regardless of whether the curb is marked.
Officials intend this measure to enhance visibility at intersections, helping drivers see pedestrians better and allowing pedestrians to notice oncoming traffic more easily. The Sheriff’s Department highlighted that nearly 36 percent of pedestrian fatalities in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County occur at intersection points.
Sheriff’s deputies are also enforcing the new nonconforming vehicle ordinance, which started on March 3, 2026.
This regulation restricts where larger vehicles and other non-conforming vehicles can park in certain areas of the county and enables authorities to tow those in violation.
Violating either of these regulations will result in a $63 fine, and the vehicle owner must also cover the towing and storage fees if their vehicle is towed.
The LASD encourages drivers to take a moment to familiarize themselves with these parking rules before leaving their vehicles. Furthermore, the Sheriff’s Department will collaborate with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works about curbs and signage, while communicating with the Board of Supervisors on community needs as the enforcement progresses.
