Stop California’s Daylighting Law – Protect Our Parking!

 

The new California daylighting law (which bans parking within 20 feet of intersections) has led to massive parking shortages, economic harm to local businesses, and an increase in unnecessary fines and enforcement actions. This one-size-fits-all regulation is being implemented without considering the real needs of local communities, especially in dense urban areas where parking is already scarce.

 

We, the residents, business owners, workers, and commuters of California, demand that our city and state halt the implementation and enforcement of this law until the following concerns are addressed:

 

 

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Why This Law Must Be Repealed or Revised

 

1. It Drastically Reduces Parking in an Already Strained System

 

In urban areas like San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, the removal of parking spots is making daily life harder for residents and businesses.

 

Studies show most pedestrian accidents do NOT occur at intersections—so this is a misguided approach to safety.

 

 

 

2. It Hurts Local Businesses & Property Owners

 

Many small businesses depend on convenient parking for customers and deliveries.

 

Eliminating spaces near storefronts will reduce foot traffic and harm struggling local economies.

 

Property owners with tenants who rely on street parking now face declining rental value.

 

 

 

3. It Increases Enforcement & Unfair Ticketing

 

Without clear signage or curb markings, people are being unfairly ticketed.

 

There has been no proper public education campaign—many drivers are unaware of the new law.

 

Ticketing and towing should not be a city revenue scheme disguised as safety.

 

 

 

4. No Public Vote or Community Input

 

This law was passed without a democratic process or sufficient community discussion.

 

Local governments should decide parking policies—not an overreaching state law that disregards the unique needs of each city.

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Demands

 

We call on the City of San Diego and the State of California to:

✅ Halt all daylighting law enforcement immediately until an impact study is conducted.

✅ Restore parking spaces in high-need residential and commercial areas.

✅ Implement exemptions for communities where removing parking harms residents and businesses.

✅ Hold public hearings before any further implementation of daylighting zones.

✅ Focus on real safety solutions (better crosswalks, pedestrian lights) instead of eliminating parking.

 

 

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Sign the Petition – Take Back Our Streets!

 

If you believe this law is making life harder for Californians, sign this petition today! Together, we can force our city and state leaders to listen and demand a more balanced approach to pedestrian safety that doesn’t punish drivers, businesses, and residents.

 

Every signature counts! Let’s stand up for our right to accessible parking.