Anne Arundel County, MD Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule
- No skateboarding on 30+ mph roads
- Max fine
- $10
- Classification
- Misdemeanor
- Applies to
- All county public roadways
Summary
Riding a skateboard on a public roadway is illegal in Anne Arundel County wherever the posted speed limit is 30 mph or higher.
A person may not ride a skateboard on a public roadway unless the speed limit on the roadway is less than 30 miles an hour. ... A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10.
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
Anne Arundel County Code § 9-1-709 bars skateboarding on any public roadway unless the posted speed limit is under 30 mph. This covers unincorporated communities such as Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Pasadena, Odenton, and Crofton, which have no municipal government of their own and are governed directly by the county code: the rule applies the same way on every county road county-wide, including in commercial corridors, since the trigger is the roadway's posted speed limit, not the district. Annapolis and Highland Beach are separately incorporated and are not covered by this provision.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor; conviction carries a fine up to $10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skateboard on a Glen Burnie street?
What's the penalty for skateboarding where it's banned?
Sources & Official References
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