Some San Diegans are still in the dark about the parking ‘daylighting law’

On Jan. 1, the “daylighting” law went into effect in the city of San Diego and elsewhere across California.

The law, which prevents people from parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, is intended to provide more visibility for drivers and pedestrians near crosswalks, and to prevent collisions.

Still, not everyone has clarity on the law.

“It would be helpful if the city were to put up signs like they do for street sweeping and corners, and they put, you know, 'Please do not block due to daylighting laws. Please do not block this area. You cannot park within 20 feet of this curb,' or simply paint it red,” Amy Cousland said.

There is a crosswalk in the middle of the block where Cousland lives in Normal Heights. One side of the crosswalk is painted red, the other side h