California has scammed drivers out of millions in shady ticket scheme

California has given out thousands of tickets to motorists parked within 20 feet of a crosswalk - even if they're parked against a white curb which typically means they're allowed to park there. Collin Rugg reported on the California ticket scandal:

Instead of painting the curbs red, California cities are raking in millions of dollars by handing out tickets thanks to a new sneaky "daylighting" law that went into effect on January 1st. In just the first 4 months, for example, San Diego has already handed out 4200 tickets and is expected to make $3M a year. "No one can park within 20 ft of an unmarked or marked crosswalk on the approach side of the crosswalk," said parking enforcement supervisor Erin Longen. The law is supposedly in place to "provide more visibility to drivers and pedestrians." (NBC) Tickets were initially proposed to be $117 each; however, the city of San Diego, for example, will be raising prices to make more money.