Part 1 – Method of Parking
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, § 6-1 (2026)
§ 6-1 In general.LinkCopy Citation
(a)2-way streets.
In all cases where any vehicle is stopped or parked upon a 2-way roadway, the right-hand wheels of said vehicle shall be parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(b)1-way streets.
In all cases where any vehicle is stopped or parked upon a 1-way roadway:
(1)
the right hand wheels of said vehicle shall be within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway; or
(2)
the left-hand wheels shall be within 12 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(c)Angle-parking.
Where it has been determined that a roadway is of sufficient width to permit angle-parking without interfering with free movement of traffic, the Director of Transportation may permit angle-parking by the erection of signs so stating.
(d)Distance from other vehicles.
No vehicle shall be stopped or parked on any roadway in such manner that its front or rear is less than 4 feet distant from the front or rear of any other vehicle.
History: Ord. 26-823
History: Ord. 37-524
History: Ord. 74-765
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-2 (2026)
§ 6-2 Motorcycles and motor bikes.LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding the provisions of <cite data-path="|31|§6-1">§ 6-1 of this subtitle</cite>, in all cases where motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicles known generally as motorcycles or motor bikes shall stand upon the streets of the City:
(1)
they shall be so placed that either their front or rear wheels or both front and rear wheels are next to the curb and not more than 12 inches therefrom; and
(2)
said motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicles known generally as motorcycles or motor bikes shall not protrude into the roadway for a distance of more than 5 feet.
History: Ord. 68-182
History: Ord. 75-920
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-3 (2026)
§ 6-3 Obstructing free passage.LinkCopy Citation
No vehicle shall be so parked or otherwise stopped as to prevent the free passage of other vehicles or street cars in both directions at the same time.
History: Ord. 26-823
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-4 to 6-5 (2026)
§§ 6-4 to 6-5LinkCopy Citation
Reserved