LA Sheriff's Department Has Begun Enforcing Daylighting Rules Aimed At Intersection Safety

LOS ANGELES, CA — Parking enforcement officers in Los Angeles County- patrolled areas have begun enforcing so-called "daylighting" laws aimed at making intersections safer for pedestrians, officials said Tuesday.

Enforcement of the county's nonconforming vehicle ordinance will also be enforced, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

"The Daylighting Law prohibits parking within 20 feet of the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of the approach side of any crosswalk with a curb extension," according to a sheriff's department news release. "The purpose of the law is to improve visibility at intersections, making it easier for drivers to see pedestrians and for pedestrians to see approaching traffic."

The law has been on the books since Jan. 1, 2025.

As for the non-conforming vehicles ordinance of the vehicle code, certain oversized vehicles and others are only allowed to park in certain areas within unincorporated parts of LA County.

It went into effect on March 3, 2026 and includes a provision to have vehicles towed.

Either violation carries a $63 fine. Owners of towed vehicles will also be responsible for the costs involved with having their vehicle removed and stored.

"LASD encourages motorists to take a few moments to familiarize themselves with these parking regulations before leaving their vehicles," according to a department statement.