Parking fines near crosswalks under AB 413 daylighting law
San Marcos
Summary
The council approved a $52 penalty for parking within 20 feet of any crosswalk, matching California's daylighting law. There's a 60-day warning period first, enforcement is complaint-based (mostly near schools), and staff will post guidance online and send bilingual alerts. Residents in tight-parking neighborhoods may lose spots near intersections.
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$52 fines per violation after the warning period; the city avoids red-curb painting costs by relying on education.
Pedestrians, kids, seniors, and drivers get better visibility at intersections — potentially cutting crashes by up to 30%.
Residents in parking-scarce neighborhoods could lose curbside spots and face $52 fines in unmarked zones.
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