Editor’s note-In Leet v. Montgomery County, 264 Md. 606, 287 A.2d 491 (1972), it was held that the County could not require a person to move, at his own expense, from his land, vehicles left by persons who trespass on his land against his will and without his knowledge. Chapter 31 is cited in Miller v. Maloney Concrete Company, 63 Md. App. 38, 491 A.2d 1218 (1985).
See County Attorney Opinion dated 7/8/02 describing the extent to which quasi-judicial officials may engage in political activities.
Cross references-Marking of County vehicles, § 2-9; bicycles, ch. 7; motor vehicle repair and towing registration, ch. 31A; deposit of handbills in vehicles, § 32-8; vehicles containing flammable liquids, § 32-9 et seq.; streets and roads, ch. 49; removal of trees, bushes, etc., which interfere with vision of drivers, § 49-9; taxicabs and limousines, ch. 53; parking lot districts, ch. 60.
State law reference-Powers of local authorities with respect to streets and highways generally, Md. Code Ann., Transportation, § 25-102.
Article I. Definitions.
§ 31-1. Definitions
Article II. Motor Vehicles, Traffic Control and Highways-Generally.
§ 31-2. Authority of county executive to erect traffic signs.
§ 31-3. Restriction of traffic, designation of truck routes, etc., by county executive.
§ 31-4. Authority of school crossing guards.
§ 31-5. Driving over curbs, sidewalks or drainage structures.
§ 31-6. Snow and ice emergency traffic control.
§ 31-7. Parking of unregistered motor vehicles or trailers.
§ 31-8. Parking vehicles; impeding traffic, threatening public safety.
§ 31-9. Impounding illegally parked vehicles, impeding traffic, etc.
§ 31-9A. Speed Monitoring Systems Authorized.
§ 31-9B. School Bus Safety Cameras Authorized.
§ 31-9D. Automated Enforcement Action Plan.
Article III. Parking Regulations-Generally.
§ 31-10. Authority of county executive to erect parking signs.
§ 31-11. Establishment of emergency or temporary no parking zones.
§ 31-12. Parking vehicles in violation of official signs.
§ 31-13. Parking of vehicles during periods of snow accumulation.
§ 31-14. Parking of heavy commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, utility trailers, or buses.
§ 31-15. Repairing or leaving vehicles on streets for repairs.
§ 31-16. Parking over twenty-four hours prohibited.
§ 31-17. Parking within thirty-five feet of intersections.
§ 31-18. Parking beyond posted time limit, prohibited.
§ 31-19. Obstructing entrances to public or private driveways.
§ 31-20. Parking prohibited, specifically.
§ 31-21. Impounding illegally parked vehicles.
Article IV. Off-Street Public Parking Regulations.
§ 31-22. Applicability of article.
§ 31-23. Authority of county executive or his designee to regulate by signs.
§ 31-24. Marking of public parking facilities.
§ 31-25. Method of parking.
§ 31-26. Public parking facilities.
§ 31-26A. Parking spaces reserved for handicapped individuals.
§ 31-26B. Parking spaces reserved for a plug-in vehicle.
§ 31-27. Vehicles prohibited by type, weight or size.
§ 31-28. Acts and conduct prohibited.
§ 31-29. Uses prohibited.
§ 31-30. Snow and ice emergency
§ 31-31. Impounding illegally parked vehicles.
Article V. Parking Meters-Generally.
§ 31-32. Applicability of this article.
§ 31-33. Authority of County Executive to establish fees, time limits.
§ 31-34. Meter to indicate hours and days of use, etc.; duty of driver upon entering space, etc.
§ 31-35. Causing or permitting vehicles to be parked after parking time expired.
§ 31-36. Causing or permitting vehicles to be parked beyond the duration of a parking meter.
§ 31-37. Method of parking-Parallel.
§ 31-38. Same-One vehicle per space, except motorcycles.
§ 31-39. Use of parking spaces by motorcycles.
§ 31-40. Use of parking spaces by taxicabs.
§ 31-41. Use of parking spaces by commercial vehicles.
§ 31-42. By commercial vehicles and public utility vehicles within the public right-of-way.
§ 31-43. Use of parking spaces by public service vehicles.
§ 31-44. Use of slugs, etc., in meters.
§ 31-45. Defacing, injuring or tampering with meters.
§ 31-46. Impounding illegally parked vehicles.
Article VI. Parking-Special Provisions.
§ 31-47. Reserved.
§ 31-48. Parking permit areas.
Article VII. Administration, Enforcement, Penalties and Collection.
§ 31-49. Reserved.
§ 31-50. Applicability of article.
§ 31-51. Enforcement and administration; fines and penalties; signs.
§ 31-52. Duties and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation.
§ 31-53. Authority of parking enforcement officers; penalty for failure to obey parking enforcement officers.
§ 31-54. Duty of police officers or other authorized persons to issue notice of violation.
§ 31-55. Same, uniform charge of fine.
§ 31-56. Owner or operator of illegally parked vehicle to pay fine within fifteen days.
§ 31-57. Failure to pay or comply; penalty, in addition to fine.
§ 31-58. Dishonored check charges.
§ 31-59. Penalty for failure to pay fine or stand trial, when warrant may be issued.
§ 31-60. Presumption in reference to illegal parking.
§ 31-61. Duty of police officers and other authorized persons to issue summons to appear.
§ 31-62. Impounding or immobilizing vehicles after enumerated violations generally.
§ 31-63. Sales of abandoned, etc., vehicles-Procedure generally.
§ 31-64. Same-Evidence of title.
§ 31-65. Same-Disposition of proceeds; payment of liens, etc.
§ 31-66. Receipts not required for payments received by mail.
§ 31-67. Penalties, generally.
Article VIII. Miscellaneous Provisions.
§ 31-68. Pedestrian and bicycle safety impact statements.
§ 31-69. Residential traffic management areas.
Article IX. E-Scooters.
§ 31-70. Definitions.
§ 31-71. Helmets required.
§ 31-72. Registration of e-scooters for personal use.
§ 31-73. Registration of e-scooter fleets.
§ 31-74. E-scooter operation and parking requirements.
§ 31-75. Enforcement.
§ 31-76. Parental responsibility.
§ 31-77. Evidence of negligence.