Maryland Highway Code

[my-thyme]

I've looked, but can't find a clear answer, so I've come to the experts.

What does the law say about using the shoulder of a 2 way highway (ie, rt 5 south) as a parking lot?

 

[Kyle]

As far as I've ever heard.... Don't.

 

[Merlin99]

How about if you're a semi dropping off 20 cars at a dealership, can you take the right turn lane for this?

 

[my-thyme]

Parking on the side of 235, this morning 3 of them.

Normally not a problem, but trying to make a left hand turn off Park Hall Road, can't see cars coming north.

 

[Tech]

How about if you're a semi dropping off 20 cars at a dealership, can you take the right turn lane for this?

No, that is for passing only or traveling in it for a mile so you don't miss your turn into wawa.

 

[Ken King]

These appear to be the relevant Code -

§ 21-1001. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residential districts.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on any highway outside of a business district or a residential district, a person may not stop, park, or leave standing on the roadway any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, if it is practicable to stop, park, or leave the vehicle standing off the roadway.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on any highway outside of a business district or a residential district, a person may not leave any vehicle standing, without providing an unobstructed width of the roadway opposite the standing vehicle for the free passage of other vehicles.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on any highway outside of a business district or a residential district, a person may not stop any vehicle, unless it can be seen clearly from 200 feet away in each direction on the roadway.
(d) This section does not apply to the driver of a vehicle that has become unintentionally so disabled while on the roadway that he cannot avoid stopping and temporarily leaving it there.

So, off the roadway, visible for 200 feet in either direction.

§ 21-1003. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places.
(a) The provisions of this section apply except as necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device.
(b) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in front of a public driveway.
(c) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a sidewalk.
(d) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in an intersection.
(e) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a crosswalk.
(f) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the State Highway Administration or local authority indicates a different length by signs or markings.
(g) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle alongside or opposite any highway excavation or obstruction if to do so would obstruct traffic.
(h) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any bridge or other elevated structure on a highway.
(i) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a highway tunnel.
(j) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle at any place where stopping is prohibited by an official sign.
(k) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any entrance or exit ramp of any highway with two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction.
(l) A person may not stand or park a vehicle in front of a private driveway without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises.
(m) A person may not stand or park a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
(n)
(1) This subsection does not apply in Baltimore City.
(2) A person may not stand or park a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
(o) A person may not stand or park a vehicle within 30 feet on the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
(p) A person may not stand or park a vehicle within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station or on the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of the entrance, if properly signposted.
(q) A person may not stand or park a vehicle at any place where standing is prohibited by an official sign.
(r) A person may not stand or park a vehicle on the roadway side of any other vehicle that is stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a highway.
(s) A person may not stand or park a vehicle on a curve or hill where solid lines on the surface of the roadway indicate a zone in which passing is prohibited.
(t) A person may not park a vehicle within 50 feet of the nearest rail in a railroad grade crossing.
(u) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle unless for the use of an individual with a disability, in a space or zone marked as restricted for the use of individuals with disabilities.
(v) A person may not park a vehicle on any property owned by the Board of Education of Montgomery County or Montgomery College where parking is prohibited by an official sign.
(w) A person may not park a vehicle on any property owned by the Board of Education of Baltimore County or the community colleges of Baltimore County where parking is prohibited by an official sign.
(x) A person may not park a vehicle on any property owned by the Board of Education of Wicomico County or the community colleges of Wicomico County where parking is prohibited by an official sign.
(y) A person may not park a vehicle on any property owned by the Board of Education of Prince George’s County where parking is prohibited by an official sign.
(z) A person may not park a vehicle on any property owned by the Board of Education of Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County or the community colleges of Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County where parking is prohibited by an official sign.
(aa) A person may not park a vehicle at any other place where parking is prohibited by an official sign.
(bb) A person may not move a vehicle that he does not lawfully control into any prohibited area.
(cc) A person may not move a vehicle that the person does not lawfully control away from a curb for an unlawful distance.
(dd) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in front of a curb ramp designed for the use of individuals with disabilities.
(ee) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in front of or on a passenger loading zone designed or marked for the use of individuals with disabilities.

Other restrictions as to where one can/cannot park and requirement for posting as a no parking area.

§ 21-1004. Additional parking regulations.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle that is stopped or parked on a two-way roadway shall be stopped or parked parallel to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, with its right hand wheels within 12 inches of that curb or edge of the roadway.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by local ordinance, a vehicle that is stopped or parked on a one-way roadway shall be stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with:
(1) Its right hand wheels within 12 inches of the right hand curb or edge of the roadway; or
(2) Its left hand wheels within 12 inches of the left hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(c) The State Highway Administration or any local authority may permit angle parking on the roadway of any highway in its jurisdiction, if the roadway has been determined to be wide enough to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic.
(d) The State Highway Administration or any local authority may place signs that prohibit or restrict the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on any highway in its jurisdiction where to stop, stand, or park would:
(1) Endanger those using the highway; or
(2) Interfere unduly with the free movement of traffic on the highway.

How close to any curb or edge of roadway one needs to be and more on needing to be posted if parking is not authorized.

 

[TPD]

Parking on the side of 235, this morning 3 of them.

Normally not a problem, but trying to make a left hand turn off Park Hall Road, can't see cars coming north.

I know the house you are talking about - 2 cars parked on the side when I went north this morning about 11am. How many illegal apartments are on that lot?

 

[my-thyme]

I know the house you are talking about - 2 cars parked on the side when I went north this morning about 11am. How many illegal apartments are on that lot?

Too many.

It was for sale, guess a Mexican group bought it.

 

[glhs837]

I know the house you are talking about - 2 cars parked on the side when I went north this morning about 11am. How many illegal apartments are on that lot?

This is the house at the south of that intersection

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Which one are you thinking of?

 

[my-thyme]

Yup, that's the one. Three cars parked on the side of the road, couldn't see north bound traffic from Park Hall Road.

That intersection is dangerous enough, 2 LEOs had a run in there not too long ago.