Anne Arundel County, MD Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Hydrant clearance
- 15 feet minimum
- Curb distance
- Within 12 inches of curb
- Wrong-way parking
- Prohibited: must face traffic
- Fine range
- $45 to $500 per violation
- Enforcement
- Anne Arundel County Police
Summary
Anne Arundel County Code § 12-3-102 bars parking in front of driveways, within 15 feet of hydrants, in intersections, and requires vehicles face traffic direction and park within 12 inches of the curb, with fines from $45 to $500.
A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (1) in front of a public driveway... A person may not stand or park a vehicle: (1) in front of a private driveway without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises; (2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant... Every vehicle stopped, parked, or standing upon a highway shall be positioned with the front of the vehicle facing the same direction as authorized traffic movement.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-93: County Code is current through May, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under Anne Arundel County Code § 12-3-102, drivers may not stop or park in front of a public driveway, on a sidewalk, in an intersection or crosswalk, or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Parking in front of a private driveway requires the owner's consent, and vehicles may not block mailbox access. Every vehicle parked on a highway must face the direction of traffic and sit within 12 inches of the curb: parking against traffic flow is a violation. The rule applies countywide, including unincorporated communities like Glen Burnie and Severna Park, which have no municipal government of their own. Anne Arundel County Police enforce it.
Violations & Fines
Each day of violation is a separate offense: most violations, like blocking a driveway or parking too close to a hydrant, carry a $45 fine; parking in an intersection is $55; blocking a disabled parking space is $500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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