Annapolis Parking Fines Still In Effect, Officials Remind Drivers

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Drivers in Annapolis should pay close attention to the changes in parking fines that took effect July 1. The Annapolis City Council approved these changes this summer to discourage violators while improving parking availability for residents and businesses.

The city wants to remind residents that certain violations, including red curb and the blocking of fire hydrants and fire stations entrances are in place to allow egress of emergency and public safety vehicles that ensure the safety and security of all residents.

Here are some of the restructured fines:

(Old Fine/New Fine)

Obstructing driveway

$100/$200

Parking at a red-line curb; blocking a bus stop zone; blocking a fire hydrant; blocking a crosswalk

$100/$300

Parking adjacent to a yellow-line curb; parking on the left side on a two-way street; backing vehicle to curb or angled parking in an area not identified for angle parking; parking permit violations; exceeding

$40(this was in the code as twice the daily parking garage rate)/$50

Blocking the driveway entrance to a fire station

$250/$500

Parking in a disabled spot without a disability placard or disability tags

$100/$500

Parking a motor home on city streets

$50/$100

Parking in a posted “no parking” zone

$50/ $100