Some students will soon have to find a new place to park for free because on May 18, a new law will be enforced make in illegal to park on Elmcoft Avenue located on the north side of the campus.

Residents petitioned the city of Norwalk in January and the resolution has passed by the city council in April.

“We saw it as a valid safety concern,” Management Analyst for the city of Norwalk Public Safety Patrick Matson said.

If anyone without a permit parks on Elmcroft, he or she will receive a $35 ticket.

Residents will be issued preferred parking permits and will also get a visitor’s pass.

“The biggest thing is that we don’t want students to get tickets, they should pay for a campus parking pass and park on campus,” Matson said.

There are many reasons why students do not park on campus. One possible reason is that they cannot afford parking passes.

“For students it’s getting more expensive so there is a concern that they will not be able to afford to park on campus,” ASCC President Michael Barrita said.

On campus, the price of parking passes are increasing from $20 to $30.

“If you pay for parking on campus, the money goes back to the school for safety and security,” Barrita said. “It’s better to just pay for the pass than taking your chance with the city.”

Some students that park on the streets around Cerritos have other reasons for parking where they do.

“I would have to walk as far if I parked on campus so I park off campus because at least it’s free,” English major Ruby Castillo said.

Other students have different opinions about parking on campus instead of off campus.

“It’s more convent,” business major Alex Sanriu said.

Matson said that he was not aware of this going into affect on any other streets around the campus.