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

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

Key Facts

Passenger Overnight Ban
None countywide
Max Continuous Street Parking
72 hours
Commercial Overnight Ban
6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
72-Hour Fine
$50

Summary

Prince George's County has no blanket overnight ban on residential streets, but Section 26-122 prohibits leaving any vehicle on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Commercial trucks, buses, and trailers face an overnight ban from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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 park or allow to stand any vehicle on any of the public streets or roadways in the County for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.

Source: Prince George's County Code Subtitle 26, Div. 8 — Parking (§§ 26-122, 26-123) (Municode)View official code

Full Breakdown

Prince George's County Code Subtitle 26 does not impose a general overnight parking prohibition on passenger vehicles on County streets. Instead, Section 26-122 makes it unlawful to park or allow a vehicle to stand on any public street or roadway for more than 72 hours, carrying a $50 fine per violation. Overnight parking of commercial buses, commercial trailers, and heavy commercial trucks is separately barred between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. outside municipal limits under Section 26-123. Living or sleeping in a vehicle parked in the public right-of-way is regulated by Section 26-127.06. Municipalities and permit-parking areas (Subtitle 26, Division 9) may impose stricter overnight rules within their boundaries.

Violations & Fines

Vehicles left over 72 hours on a public street draw a $50 fine (Section 26-122) and may be towed. Commercial vehicles violating the 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. ban face fines starting at $500 and impoundment (Section 26-123).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is overnight street parking illegal in Prince George's County?
Not for passenger cars countywide, but Section 26-122 bars leaving a vehicle on a public street more than 72 consecutive hours. Municipalities and permit-parking zones may impose stricter overnight limits.
Can a commercial truck park on my street overnight?
No. Section 26-123 prohibits parking commercial buses, trailers, and heavy commercial trucks on County streets between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. outside municipal limits, with fines from $500.

Sources & Official References

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