Subtitle 17 – No-Cruising District
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, § 17-1 (2026)
§ 17-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)Cruising.
“Cruising” means driving a motor vehicle on a street past a traffic control point more than once in any 2-hour period.
(c)District.
“District” means the No-Cruising District described in <cite data-path="|31|§17-4">§ 17-4 of this subtitle</cite>.
(d)Traffic control point.
“Traffic control point” means a clearly identified reference point in the No-Cruising District as determined and marked by the Police Department.
History: Ord. 97-169
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-2 (2026)
§ 17-2 Findings; purpose.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Findings.
The Mayor and City Council find that unnecessary repetitive driving in the area designated the “No-Cruising District” creates a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(b)Purpose.
The purpose of this subtitle is:
(1)
to reduce dangerous traffic congestion, excessive noise, littering, and pollution; and
(2)
to ensure access for emergency vehicles in the designated area.
History: Ord. 97-169
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-3 (2026)
§ 17-3 Exceptions.LinkCopy Citation
The prohibitions of this subtitle do not apply to:
(1)
any municipal, emergency, police, fire, ambulance, or other governmental vehicle when it is operated in its official capacity;
(2)
any licensed public transportation vehicle; or
(3)
any vehicle when it is operated for business or commercial purposes.
History: Ord. 97-169
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-4 (2026)
§ 17-4 Boundaries of District.LinkCopy Citation
The No-Cruising District is the area bounded by and including:
(1)
Franklin Street on the north;
(2)
Liberty Street and Hopkins Place on the east;
(3)
Lombard Street on the south; and
(4)
Greene Street on the west.
History: Ord. 97-169
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-5 (2026)
§ 17-5 Prohibited conduct.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Cruising.
(1)
A person may not cruise in the District between the hours of:
(i)
10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday;
(ii)
10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday; or
(iii)
10 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday.
(2)
The prohibition specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection applies to both:
(i)
the operator of the vehicle; and
(ii)
the owner, if present, or, if the owner is not present, any person present who has the owner’s permission to use the vehicle.
(b)Stopping, etc.
A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a street in the District between the hours of:
(1)
10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday;
(2)
10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday; or
(3)
10 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday.
History: Ord. 97-169
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-6 (2026)
§ 17-6 Posting.LinkCopy Citation
The Director of Transportation shall post signs in the District that specify the hours during which cruising, stopping, standing, and parking are prohibited.
History: Ord. 97-169
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-7 (2026)
§ 17-7 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Cruising.
(1)
A person who violates <cite data-path="|31|§17-5|(a)">§ 17-5(a) of this subtitle</cite> is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $200.
(2)
Violations of <cite data-path="|31|§17-5|(a)">§ 17-5(a) of this subtitle</cite> may be enforced by citation under Maryland Rule 4-201(b)(3).
(b)Stopping. etc.
A person who violates <cite data-path="|31|§17-5|(b)">§ 17-5(b) of this subtitle</cite> is guilty of a parking violation punishable by a fine of $50.
History: Ord. 97-169