# 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.

## § 17-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Cruising” means driving a motor vehicle on a street past a traffic control point more than once in any 2-hour period.

(c) “District” means the No-Cruising District described in <cite data-path="|31|§17-4">§ 17-4 of this subtitle</cite>.

(d) “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*

## § 17-2 Findings; purpose.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-2 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 17-3 Exceptions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-3 (2026)

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*

## § 17-4 Boundaries of District.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-4 (2026)

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*

## § 17-5 Prohibited conduct.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-5 (2026)

(a)

  (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) 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*

## § 17-6 Posting.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-6 (2026)

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*

## § 17-7 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 17-7 (2026)

(a)

  (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) 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*