Berkeley's new street safety law, effective from January 1, restricts parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and reduce pedestrian accidents. Initially, citations of $64 were to be issued, but enforcement remains flexible; warnings will primarily be given for violations at unmarked spaces. The law applies to intersections without painted crosswalks and mid-block crosswalks too. Law officials acknowledged potential confusion in enforcement, particularly with unmarked zones, but aim to discourage repeat violations to ensure pedestrian safety and clarity in parking regulations.
The new street safety law aims to lower pedestrian and car crashes by restricting parking within 20 feet of crosswalks, with a $64 ticket for violators.
Despite the law allowing tickets for violations from January 1, the city of Berkeley will primarily issue warnings for unmarked illegal parking spaces, reserving citations for repeat offenders.
The law seeks to enhance pedestrian visibility, as parking too close to crosswalks obstructs drivers’ sightlines of individuals entering intersections, thereby improving overall safety.
City officials acknowledge the challenges in enforcement, indicating that officers may ticket repeat offenders in unmarked zones, though the thresholds for such actions remain unspecified.
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