In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated. “Cruising” means driving a motor vehicle on a street past a traffic control point more than once in any 2-hour period. “District” means the No-Cruising District described in <cite data-path="|31|§17-4">§ 17-4 of this subtitle</cite>. “Traffic control point” means a clearly identified reference point in the No-Cruising District as determined and marked by the Police Department. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §164 Ord. 97-169

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. The purpose of this subtitle is:to reduce dangerous traffic congestion, excessive noise, littering, and pollution; and to ensure access for emergency vehicles in the designated area. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §162 Ord. 97-169

The prohibitions of this subtitle do not apply to: any municipal, emergency, police, fire, ambulance, or other governmental vehicle when it is operated in its official capacity; any licensed public transportation vehicle; or any vehicle when it is operated for business or commercial purposes. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §163 Ord. 97-169

The No-Cruising District is the area bounded by and including: Franklin Street on the north; Liberty Street and Hopkins Place on the east; Lombard Street on the south; and Greene Street on the west. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §165 Ord. 97-169

A person may not cruise in the District between the hours of:10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday; 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday; or 10 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday. The prohibition specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection applies to both:the operator of the vehicle; and the owner, if present, or, if the owner is not present, any person present who has the owner’s permission to use the vehicle. A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a street in the District between the hours of:10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday; 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday; or 10 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §166 Ord. 97-169

The Director of Transportation shall post signs in the District that specify the hours during which cruising, stopping, standing, and parking are prohibited. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §167 Ord. 97-169 Ord. 15-435

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. 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). 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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §168 Ord. 97-169