Annapolis, MD Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Fine
- $300.00
- Enforcement
- Towing under § 12.20.210
- Also covers
- Bus stop zones, fire hydrants (15 ft)
- Classification
- Misdemeanor
Summary
Annapolis bars parking next to any curb marked with a red line, carrying a $300 fine and towing under City Code § 12.20.020.
It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for the driver of any vehicle to park such vehicle adjacent to a curb indicated or marked by a red line, bus stop zones and within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant. A vehicle parked in violation of this section is subject to towing pursuant to Section 12.20.210 and a person violating this section, upon conviction, is subject to a fine as established by resolution of the City Council.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 2025 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
It is unlawful for a driver to park a vehicle adjacent to a curb marked or indicated by a red line, the same section that also bans parking at bus stop zones and within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant. A vehicle parked in violation is subject to towing under § 12.20.210, and the fine schedule sets a flat $300.00 penalty specifically for parking adjacent to a red-lined curb, matching the bus-stop and fire-hydrant violations in the same section.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor; $300.00 fine plus towing under § 12.20.210 for parking adjacent to a red-lined curb.
Frequently Asked Questions
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