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May you park on an unmarked crosswalk?

No, never park on a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

  1. Yes, after dark
  2. Yes, without painted lines
  3. No, never on a crosswalk ✔

Why: A parked vehicle can block the walking path and hide people from moving traffic. Keep every crosswalk clear, even when it has no paint.

Huh, didn't know that: Parking rules can also ban parking for a set distance before a crosswalk.

The dad joke
The crosswalk declined the parking request because it was already booked for walking.
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References

Answer: No, never on a crosswalk. A parked vehicle can block the walking path and hide people from moving traffic. Keep every crosswalk clear, even when it has no paint.

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Illegal Parking www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/navigating-the-roads-cont1
    Never park or leave your vehicle: On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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