Prince George's County, MD Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Sec. 26-135
- Watercraft on Roads
- Prohibited at all times
- First-Offense Fine
- $250 (after warning)
- Enforcement
- Revenue Authority / Police
Summary
Prince George's County prohibits parking any watercraft on public County streets, roads, highways, or rights-of-way at any time. Boats and RV trailers left on public roadways are subject to warning, fines, and impoundment under County Code Subtitle 26.
No person shall park any watercraft on any public County streets, roads, highways, or rights-of-way at any time.
Full Breakdown
Under Prince George's County Code Subtitle 26 (Vehicles and Traffic), Section 26-135 bars parking any watercraft on any public County street, road, highway, or right-of-way at any time. A first violation draws a warning notice giving the owner 72 hours to remove the watercraft, then a $250 fine, with $500 for each later citation; unmoved watercraft may be towed by the Revenue Authority or County Police after a second violation. Trailers and RVs on the roadway also fall under Section 26-122 (72-hour limit) and Section 26-127.04(b)(18), which prohibits parking on an unpaved area of a residential lot. Municipalities such as Bowie, Hyattsville, and College Park may add stricter rules within their limits.
Violations & Fines
Watercraft: warning, then $250 first fine and $500 per later citation, plus possible tow and impoundment after a second violation. Trailers left over 72 hours on a public road are subject to a $50 fine and removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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