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Montgomery County, Maryland Parking Enforcement

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Montgomery County, Maryland Parking Enforcement 

 

During the summer months, some of the residential streets, including streets in Kentlands, have a parking shortage near community swimming pools and recreational facilities. We just received a phone call from a home owners association asking about parking regulations.  Residents and visitors need to be alert to avoid parking fines or towing.

The Police Department looks for the citizens of our communities to observe and comply with all parking laws of Montgomery County.  Most fines are $50.00 for each offense and the vehicle could also be subject to tow and storage fees. This is a list of the most applicable parking laws as provided by the Police Department.

Montgomery County Code Enforcement Wording

31-12  No Parking Anytime in violation of Official sign

31-14  Parking of commercial vehicle/recreational vehicle in a residential area in violation of the law

31-17  No Parking within 35 feet of an intersection/intersecting roadway

31-18  No Parking within 5 feet of a driveway

31-20b1  No Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

31-20 b10  No Parking opposite to the flow of traffic (left wheels to the curb)

Please contact Deputy District Commander Lt. Ron Hardy at 240-773-6209 or ron.hardy@montgomerycountymd.gov if you have parking enforcement questions. If you see a parking infraction that poses an immediate danger, please contact the Police non-emergency at 301-279-8000.

If you have questions as to why a "No Parking Anytime" or a "Fire Lane" sign is posted, please feel free to contact Assistant Fire Marshal Marie LaBaw at 240-773-8917.  


Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.


It might be a good time to leave your automobile in the garage and take a photowalk through your community.  Enjoy the blooming flowers and meet your neighbors.


Tangerine Gerbera Daisy, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_0658

 

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

Parking violations are no fun and most people hate these meter maids!  Good you are posting the rules!

Jun 30, 2012 09:04 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Roy and Delores.

I really like the rule,

31-20 b10  No Parking opposite to the flow of traffic (left wheels to the curb)

So many here park any which way. It makes me crazy. Like I needed any help after chasing Uncle Bob for years.

Have a good day and evening in Montgomery County.

Best, Clint McKie

Jun 30, 2012 10:41 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your comments.  Our power was just restored after the outages caused by the Friday night storm.  News reports say that over a million families in the area are still without power.

Coneflower, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1397

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jun 30, 2012 11:11 AM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Traffic Code enforcers are probably the most unpopular folks around, but I sure do not like paying the fines.

Cal

Jun 30, 2012 11:44 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, sometimes it's so simple - walk a little - get a little exercise.  Have you ever noticed that all of the close up front parking spaces are always taken at a health club?  Hmmmmmmm.  Maybe a few more people will read you well provided information on Montgomery County parking laws AND take a leaf out of your book - walk for health.  

Jun 30, 2012 12:26 PM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

We should all ride bicycles to avoid traffic jams.

Have a nice weekend.

Jun 30, 2012 12:48 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate
Now residents have no reason to park illegal as you have provided Montgomery County parking enforcements.
Jun 30, 2012 01:11 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Roy

 Roy, the Cops in my Town don't enforce such Laws, they don't even give out Speeding Tickets. The reason they don't, has do with the Town does not get to keep the money from them giving out Tickets. The Town has to turn over all money from tickets to the State of New Hampshire.

 Have a good one

Dale in New Hampshire

Jun 30, 2012 01:20 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

How nice of you to get the word out! You may have just saved some folks a fine! :)

Jun 30, 2012 02:10 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, Getting the word out about these traffic regulations will help everyone realize that there are restrictions that must be observed or pay the price...

Jun 30, 2012 09:22 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning to all.  Your comments are always appreciated.  I home is near the Kentlands clubhouse and pool and we see lots of summertime parking violations.

Many Maryland families face another very hot day without electricity as a result of the severe damage from the Friday night storm.

Have an outstanding week!

Daylilies, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1405

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jun 30, 2012 10:37 PM
Anonymous
Lmc

Question...car with valid tags parked legally on a residential street not blocking anyone's driveway, is getting the orange sticker on it? I don't understand. Had a nasty officer threatened to me to have it towed if not moved. Something about because sitting for more than 24 hrs why being moved? Owner carpools? Help me understand please?

Oct 07, 2016 04:52 AM
#12
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. You should call the Gaithersburg Police for an explanation.

Oct 07, 2016 08:11 AM
Anonymous
ABC

Sec. 31-16. Parking over twenty-four hours prohibited. The parking of motor vehicles and trailers upon the highways, roads and streets in the county for a period longer than twenty-four (24) hours is hereby prohibited; except when not otherwise prohibited adjacent to property lines of owner’s residence or business. (1978 L.M.C., ch. 7, § 2.)

Dec 28, 2016 05:06 PM
#14
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments on this old blog. Residents need to be aware of parking restrictions.

Dec 28, 2016 05:10 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Be well prepared for very hot weather.

Remember your pets.
Hot weather can affect the well-being of pets making them susceptible to overheating which can lead to very dangerous heat stroke. Always provide a source of water and a cool, ventilated place for your pet. Leaving your pet inside a parked car, even for a few minutes, can be fatal. The inside of a car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes. 

Jul 20, 2017 05:41 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a beautiful day in Maryland. Dolores is on the golf course and I just returned from a long walk through Kentlands and Lakelands.

Aug 02, 2017 08:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A flash flood watch has been issued for parts of Montgomery County, Maryland from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Expect heavy rainfall that may produce flooding during that period. 

 
Flooding kills more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded areas. If you live in a flood prone area, be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops.  Please stay alert for any warnings.
Aug 07, 2017 05:20 AM
Anonymous
Joe

What can I do about strangers illegally parking in my reserved space? I live in the Montgomery village neighborhood of Overlea.

Dec 09, 2018 11:30 AM
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