Gilroy will fine drivers who park near pedestrian crossings

The City of Gilroy will impose fines on drivers who stop near pedestrian crossings. Law AB-413 that came into force on Wednesday prohibits parking less than 20 feet or 6 meters away from a pedestrian crossing. “To give an idea of the distance that includes the 20 feet, we start from where the red paint begins and the 20 feet will cover up to this crack,” said Julio Romero, traffic officer of the Gilroy police. People can also measure the space b…