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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 11.05.03.05" title_num="11" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="03" heading="Parking on MPA Property.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Jurisdiction.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, the MPA has jurisdiction to enforce all parking regulations on MPA property.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The MPA may, by contract, limit the scope of its authority under this regulation in any area leased by the MPA.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Permitted Areas. Motor vehicles displaying valid port admission decals or passes may be parked only in those parking areas designated by the MPA and MdTA Police. A motor vehicle parked in an area not designated for parking or failing to display a proper permit is in violation of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Restrictions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except when permitted by official signs, or when permitted by a member of the MdTA Police or required by a traffic control device, motor vehicles may not be parked, be permitted to stand, or be left unattended:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In front of, across, or blocking any driveway, gate, doorway, pier, berth apron, loading platform, handicapped ramp, or cargo handling area, or upon any berth;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Within 15 feet of any fire hydrant, standpipe, or sprinkler connection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>On any sidewalk or in any crosswalk;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Within 15 feet of any intersection, or within any intersection or any portion of the roadway, except where portions of a roadway may be designated for parking;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a shed or warehouse, or inside a shed;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Within 50 feet of the nearest rail or railroad, except on designated parking areas;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>In an area where the curb is painted yellow or in an area where a prohibition is indicated by posting of other markings placed under the authority of the MPA;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>On the roadway side of any motor vehicle stopped or parked at the edge of the roadway;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>On the roadway where parking is otherwise permitted but where any part of the nearest side of the motor vehicle parked is in excess of 12 inches from the nearest curb, side, or edge of the roadway;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>In such a way as to obstruct traffic;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>In such a way as to cause or be likely to cause a hazard to the health or safety of individuals on MPA property;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>In any designated handicapped parking space without displaying a handicapped registration plate or placard; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>In any other area where parking or leaving a vehicle standing or unattended is not specifically authorized.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Special mobile equipment is subject to the same parking restrictions as motor vehicles under §C(1) of this regulation, except when actually involved in loading or unloading cargoes.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Parking in Lined Areas. When parking or stopping a motor vehicle in any lined parking area, the motor vehicle may not occupy more than one lined space.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>