Compton to implement California’s AB 413: red curbs, parking limits near crosswalks and stop signs

City Engineer Jack Gong told the Compton City Council on Tuesday that the city will move to implement California’s Assembly Bill 413 to improve pedestrian visibility at intersections.

"AB 413 standardizes parking distance rules statewide,” Gong said. “It prohibits parking within 20 feet of any crosswalk, or 15 feet if there is a curb extension… The intent is simple: to make pedestrians visible to drivers before they step into the street."

Gong said AB 413 took effect statewide on Jan. 1, 2025, and that Compton’s municipal code already aligns closely with the law (he cited sections 12-3.4 and 12-3.5). The city plans to begin a citywide program to paint red curbs at affected locations in January 2026 and to accompany that work with public outreach to reduce confusion.

"This makes the law visible, easy to follow, and reduces confusion or complaints from residents," Gong said. He added that the changes will particularly benefit children, seniors and people using mobility devices.

Gong said parking enforcement in Compton is managed jointly by the Community Improvement Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and that the current citation amount for parking violations, including AB 413 violations, is $90.

City staff told council members they will issue an RFP for a vendor to do curb painting and will bring forward a parking study to evaluate permitted-parking districts and the possible return of meters in some commercial areas. The city manager said an upcoming agenda item will propose nearly $2 million in additional street markings to address longstanding visibility and parking complaints.

The council did not debate the presentation at length; staff said more detailed proposals, costs and a timeline for public outreach will appear in future agenda reports.