§ 21–1003.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-1003.2 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 10. Stopping, Standing, and Parking
§ 21–1003.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Plug–in electric drive vehicle” means a motor vehicle:
(i)
That is made by a manufacturer;
(ii)
That is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that can be recharged from an external source of electricity;
(iii)
For which the external source of electricity is unable to be connected to the motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in motion; and
(iv)
That is properly registered.
(3)
“Plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space” means a parking space that provides access to charging equipment that transfers electrical energy to a plug–in electric drive vehicle.
(b)
Unless the vehicle is a plug–in electric drive vehicle that is plugged into charging equipment, a person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a designated plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space.
(c)
A publicly accessible plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space shall be designated by a sign that:
(1)
Indicates that the charging space is only for electric vehicle charging;
(2)
Includes any day or time restrictions;
(3)
States the maximum fine that may be incurred for a violation; and
(4)
Is consistent with the design and placement specifications established in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways adopted by the State Highway Administration under § 25–104 of this article.
(d)
A plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space shall be counted as part of the overall number of parking spaces in a parking lot for the purpose of complying with any zoning or parking laws intended to meet requirements for commercial and industrial uses under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(e)
A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100.