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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Baltimore

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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Baltimore overnight parking is generally allowed citywide; there is no blanket ban. However, when a snow emergency is declared, do not park on posted Snow Emergency Routes;vehicles can receive a $52 ticket and be relocated/towed. See the city's official guidance: Baltimore Snow Center - Parking & Driving and the snow route map. No fixed winter months or hours apply;restrictions activate only during an emergency. Residential blocks may require neighborhood permits (RPP) where signed. Towing is enforced for violations and during snow operations. Tip: if a snow emergency is announced, move off snow routes immediately to avoid towing and check posted signs for temporary restrictions.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; move off Snow Emergency Routes during declarations.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: 24/7 while declared.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

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Typical fines and enforcement

$52 ticket on Snow Emergency Routes during declared emergencies; vehicles may be relocated/towed. Other fines vary by violation.

$52 ticket on Snow Emergency Routes during declared emergencies; vehicles may be relocated/towed. Other fines vary by violation.

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Parking is prohibited on posted Snow Emergency Routes when a snow emergency is declared; vehicles may receive a $52 ticket and be relocated/towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; move off Snow Emergency Routes during declarations.

Winter ban months: Event-based (no fixed months)

Snow emergency: Parking is prohibited on posted Snow Emergency Routes when a snow emergency is declared; vehicles may receive a $52 ticket and be relocated/towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $52 ticket on Snow Emergency Routes during declared emergencies; vehicles may be relocated/towed. Other fines vary by violation.

Official resources

Source: Parking and Driving | Baltimore City Snow Center

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Event-based (no fixed months) and restricts overnight parking 24/7 while declared. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Parking is prohibited on posted Snow Emergency Routes when a snow emergency is declared; vehicles may receive a $52 ticket and be relocated/towed.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/maryland/baltimore

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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