§ 16-5 Repairing vehicles on streets.

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

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-5 (2026)

§ 16-5 Repairing vehicles on streets.Link Copy Citation

(a)Prohibited conduct.

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(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to make any repairs to a motor vehicle or to replace or repair any tire or other part of a motor vehicle on any public street where the standing of such vehicle or vehicles will wholly or partially obstruct any lane of traffic.

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(2)

It shall be unlawful for any vehicle in the process of being repaired or waiting to be repaired or any vehicle on which a tire or other part thereof is being replaced or waiting for a tire or other part thereof to be replaced to stand double or to do any work or place any tools or equipment on any sidewalk in connection with the repair of any vehicle or the replacement or repair of any tire or other part thereof.

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(3)

It shall be unlawful for a motor vehicle repair service to make a repair, replacement, or adjustment to a motor vehicle or part of a motor vehicle on any public street or footway.

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(b)Emergency repairs excepted.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to emergency repairs, which are defined as repairs necessary as the result of an unexpected malfunction or breakdown and which are necessary in order to move the vehicle safely and without damage to same.

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(c)Penalties.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to:

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(1)In general.

Any person violating paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section shall be subject to:

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(i)

a penalty of not less than $5 or more than $25 for the 1<sup>st</sup> offense; and

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(ii)

a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 for subsequent offenses.