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Prince George's County, MD Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Code Section
Sec. 26-127.05
Requirement
Must be connected for charging
Applies To
Public and private property
Fine
$100 per violation

Summary

Prince George's County Code Section 26-127.05 reserves signed electric-vehicle charging spaces on public and private property for vehicles actively connected for charging. Parking in a marked EV charging space without charging carries a $100 fine.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Prince George's County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person shall stand or park a vehicle in any stall or parking space on public or private property which is designated for charging an electric vehicle with the proper signs posted … unless said vehicle is connected for electric charging purposes.

Source: Prince George's County Code §26-127.05 (Reserved parking for charging EVs)View official code

Full Breakdown

Prince George's County Code Subtitle 26, Section 26-127.05 (adopted by CB-052-2022) prohibits standing or parking a vehicle in any stall or parking space on public or private property designated for charging an electric vehicle, where proper signs conforming to the Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices are posted, unless the vehicle is connected for electric charging purposes. In other words, only EVs actively plugged in may occupy a signed charging space; non-charging vehicles, including EVs not connected, are in violation. Each violation carries a $100 fine. This countywide rule supplements any municipal or private-facility EV parking policies within Prince George's County.

Violations & Fines

A $100 fine applies to any vehicle parked in a designated, signed EV charging space that is not connected for charging. Enforcement follows the signage requirements of the Maryland MUTCD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park in an EV charging spot without charging in PG County?
No. Section 26-127.05 reserves signed EV charging spaces for vehicles connected for charging. Parking there without charging, even in an EV, carries a $100 fine.
Does the EV charging rule apply to private lots?
Yes. Section 26-127.05 covers designated charging spaces on both public and private property, as long as proper signs conforming to the Maryland MUTCD are posted.

Sources & Official References

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