Finding parking in Los Angeles County will be less of a headache beginning Wednesday when Californians everywhere can freely park at broken meters without getting a ticket.

The bill introduced by State Assemblyman Mike Gatto was approved and signed into law last August. It prohibits local authorities from "enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or payment center," according to the legislation. It defines inoperable as being unable to accept payment in any form.

"Everyone benefits from this bill. It frees up more parking now that people can park at broken meters without worrying about being ticketed," said Jason Insalaco, Assemblyman Gatto's District Director.