No-Cruising District

Baltimore City Code art. 31, subtit. 17

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Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-1 Definitions.

§ 17-1. Definitions. (a) In general. In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) Cruising. “Cruising” means driving a motor vehicle on a street past a traffic control point more than once in any 2-hour period. (c) District. “District” means the No-Cruising District described in § 17-4 of this subtitle. (d) Traffic control point. “Traffic control point” means a clearly identified reference point in the No-Cruising District as determined and marked by the Police Department. (Ord. 97-169.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-2 Findings; purpose.

§ 17-2. Findings; purpose. (a) Findings. 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. (b) Purpose. The purpose of this subtitle is: (1) to reduce dangerous traffic congestion, excessive noise, littering, and pollution; and (2) to ensure access for emergency vehicles in the designated area. (Ord. 97-169.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-3 Exceptions.

§ 17-3. Exceptions. The prohibitions of this subtitle do not apply to: (1) any municipal, emergency, police, fire, ambulance, or other governmental vehicle when it is operated in its official capacity; (2) any licensed public transportation vehicle; or (3) any vehicle when it is operated for business or commercial purposes. (Ord. 97-169.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-4 Boundaries of District.

§ 17-4. Boundaries of District. The No-Cruising District is the area bounded by and including: (1) Franklin Street on the north; (2) Liberty Street and Hopkins Place on the east; (3) Lombard Street on the south; and (4) Greene Street on the west. (Ord. 97-169.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-5 Prohibited conduct.

§ 17-5. Prohibited conduct. (a) Cruising. (1) A person may not cruise in the District between the hours of: (i) 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday; (ii) 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday; or (iii) 10 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday. (2) The prohibition specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection applies to both: (i) the operator of the vehicle; and (ii) the owner, if present, or, if the owner is not present, any person present who has the owner’s permission to use the vehicle. (b) Stopping, etc. A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a street in the District between the hours of: (1) 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday; (2) 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday; or (3) 10 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday. (Ord. 97-169.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-6 Posting.

§ 17-6. Posting. The Director of Transportation shall post signs in the District that specify the hours during which cruising, stopping, standing, and parking are prohibited. (Ord. 15-435; Ord. 97-169.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 17-7 Penalties.

§ 17-7. Penalties. (a) Cruising. (1) A person who violates § 17-5(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $200. (2) Violations of § 17-5(a) of this subtitle may be enforced by citation under Maryland Rule 4-201(b)(3). (b) Stopping. etc. A person who violates § 17-5(b) of this subtitle is guilty of a parking violation punishable by a fine of $50. (Ord. 97-169.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/31/17Fetched: 10/25/2026