Have you ever crossed the street mid-block because it just made more sense—and then worried you’d get a ticket? Thanks to the Freedom to Walk Act, safe jaywalking is no longer a crime.
On January 1, 2025, California Assembly Bill 413 (AB 413) took effect, introducing new parking restrictions designed to protect pedestrians at crosswalks. his change comes in response to rising pedestrian accidents in California and longstanding concerns that cars parked at corners create blind spots.
