Unauthorized Red Curb Paintings in San Francisco Create Confusion Over Daylighting Law
Multiple fake no-parking zones exceeding legal lengths have appeared in San Francisco, straining city resources as officials work to comply with California's new daylighting law.
- San Francisco has seen a rise in fake red curb markings resembling official no-parking zones, with several reported in the Richmond District this week.
- The unauthorized markings mimic the 20-foot crosswalk buffers required by California's new daylighting law but often exceed the legal length, eliminating additional parking spaces.
- The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has been repainting these curbs and ensuring compliance with the law, diverting resources from other priorities such as school zone safety projects.
- The daylighting law, effective January 1, 2025, aims to improve pedestrian safety by increasing visibility at intersections but has frustrated drivers due to unclear markings and enforcement delays.
- City officials encourage residents to report suspicious curb markings via the 311 complaint line while working on a long-term plan to paint curbs at thousands of intersections within the next year.
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