Md. Code Regs. 14.28.09.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.28.09.06 - General Parking Regulations

A. The control of all motor vehicle parking on Authority property is governed by this chapter.

B. Unless otherwise authorized, an individual may not park a motor vehicle on Authority property unless that individual:

(1) Is a Canal Place patron;

(2) Intends to pick up or discharge a Canal Place patron; or

(3) Is on Authority property for purposes directly related to the business of the Authority.

C. A person may not abandon a motor vehicle on Authority property.

D. An individual may not park a motor vehicle on Authority property, except:

(1) In specifically posted and designated areas; and

(2) During the hours of Authority operations.

E. An individual may not park a motor vehicle on Authority property which interferes with or prevents the passage or movement of buses, emergency vehicles, or other motor vehicles.

F. An individual may not drive a motor vehicle on Authority property without a valid driver's license issued by the:

(1) State; or

(2) Jurisdiction where the individual resides, if other than Maryland.

G. The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator.

H. An individual may not park a motor vehicle upon Authority property within 15 feet of:

(1) A fire hydrant; or

(2) Other fire control apparatus.

I. Unless otherwise authorized, an individual may not stop a motor vehicle upon Authority property:

(1) To load or unload the motor vehicle in violation of a posted fire or traffic sign or regulation; or

(2) In a manner which obstructs the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

J. A motor vehicle operator:

(1) Shall park in one marked space only within:

(a) A designated parking area, and

(b) The marked space;

(2) Shall leave clear access to adjacent spaces; and

(3) May not:

(a) Block driving lanes or roads, or

(b) Create a hazard to other motor vehicle operators.

K. An individual may not park a motor vehicle in a marked pedestrian crosswalk.

L. An individual may not park a motor vehicle on Authority property to wash, clean, polish, repair, maintain, or overhaul the motor vehicle, except for repairs necessary to remove the motor vehicle from Authority property.

M. Parking in designated disabled parking areas is restricted to Canal Place patrons whose motor vehicles bear either:

(1) A valid handicapped license plate; or

(2) Other valid evidence that the user of the motor vehicle is handicapped as provided under Maryland law.

N. An individual may not park in areas adjacent to yellow painted curbs or in any other posted restricted areas.

O. A motor vehicle that is parked or placed on Authority property in such a manner as to be presumed abandoned, or that creates a nuisance or hazard, or that interferes with Authority operations or emergencies, may be towed or removed to a location chosen by the Authority or the Authority's designee.

Md. Code Regs. 14.28.09.06