# 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.

## § 6-1 In general.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-1 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) 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) 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*

## § 6-2 Motorcycles and motor bikes.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-2 (2026)

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*

## § 6-3 Obstructing free passage.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-3 (2026)

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*

## §§ 6-4 to 6-5

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 6-4 to 6-5 (2026)

Reserved