Control of roads, parking, and sidewalks

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

    (a)    This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.

    (b)    This section does not apply to a public road in a municipality.

    (c)    The governing body of a county:

        (1)    may open, alter, or close a county road;

        (2)    has control over and may adopt rules and regulations for work on county roads; and

        (3)    may pay the cost of work on county roads.

    (d)    (1)    The governing body of a county may regulate, by resolution:

            (i)    vehicle parking on county roads; and

            (ii)    the construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of sidewalks.

        (2)    A county shall provide for public notice of the regulations on vehicle parking.

    (e)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates a resolution adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

        (2)    In Calvert County, a person who violates a resolution adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.