Rockville, MD Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- Predicted winter storm, City Manager discretion
- With a driveway
- No street parking allowed
- Without a driveway
- Even-numbered street side only
- Penalty
- $100 fine plus towing/storage
Summary
When the City Manager declares a snow emergency, cars without driveway space must move to the even-numbered side of the street or risk towing and a $100 fine.
When a winter storm is predicted for Montgomery County, the City Manager, at his discretion, may, by public announcement invoke snow emergency parking restrictions for as long as may be necessary. Immediately upon such declaration, it shall be unlawful to park or leave any vehicle on the street if the resident has a driveway to park vehicles. If driveways will not hold all vehicles or if the residence does not have a driveway, then parking will be allowed only on the even numbered side of the street.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Once the City Manager invokes snow emergency parking restrictions ahead of a predicted winter storm, it becomes unlawful to leave a vehicle on the street if the residence has a driveway. Where driveways can't hold every vehicle, or none exists, parking is allowed only on the even-numbered side of the street; on a cul-de-sac without a driveway, vehicles must clear the bulb and park along the designated side. The City Manager's agents may tow and impound any vehicle left in violation, and Rockville City Code § 23-22(b)(5) sets a $100 penalty for a snow-emergency parking violation, on top of towing and storage charges.
Violations & Fines
Towing and impoundment of the vehicle, plus a $100 fine under § 23-22(b)(5); unpaid penalties add a $10 late fee and can block MVA registration renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the snow emergency rule apply automatically?
What if my street has no even/odd numbering?
Sources & Official References
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