Method of Parking

Baltimore City Code art. 31, subtit. 6, pt. 1

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 6-1 In general.

§ 6-1. In general. (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. (Ord. 15-435; Ord. 74-765; Ord. 37-524; Ord. 26-823.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 6-2 Motorcycles and motor bikes.

§ 6-2. Motorcycles and motor bikes. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 6-1 of this subtitle, 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. (Ord. 75-920; Ord. 68-182.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 6-3 Obstructing free passage.

§ 6-3. Obstructing free passage. 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. (Ord. 26-823.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, §§ 6-4 to 6-5 {Reserved}

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/31/6/1Fetched: 10/25/2026