# § 6-14 Speed of vessels.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 6-14 Speed of vessels.

Balt., Md., Code art. 10, § 6-14 (2026)

(a)

  (1) No vessel shall move in the harbor at a greater rate of speed than:

    (i) 7 nautical miles an hour westward of a line from Henderson’s Wharf to the foot of Hull Street; and

    (ii) 9 nautical miles an hour eastward of said line.

  (2) No vessel shall move in the Patapsco River or tributaries within a distance of 300 feet from any pier or bulkhead at a greater rate of speed than 8 nautical miles an hour.

(b) The master of any vessel violating this section shall pay a fine of not exceeding $100 for the 1<sup>st</sup> offense and not less than $50 nor more than $200 for each subsequent offense.

*History: Ord. 09-293*