Md. Code Regs. 08.07.01.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.07.01.14 - Traffic and Parking

A. The use of State forest roads is subject to the provisions of the laws of Maryland and the regulations of the Service. Roads may be closed to traffic when this action is considered necessary by a forest officer.

B. Instructions from a forest officer to reduce the speed of a vehicle, to bring it to a stop, or to alter its direction, shall be obeyed immediately by the driver when traveling a State forest road.

C. Traffic on State forest roads is subject to State motor vehicle laws.

D. The following acts are prohibited on State forest roads not under the jurisdiction of the State Highway Administration or a county:

(1) Driving or parking a vehicle within or on a safety zone, walk, or other area not designated and customarily used for vehicular traffic;

(2) Except for the time required to receive or discharge passengers, permitting a vehicle to stand outside a designated parking space;

(3) Permitting a vehicle to obstruct traffic by unnecessary stopping;

(4) Driving a vehicle over a State forest road at a speed greater than the posted limit;

(5) Riding an animal, or driving or parking an animal-drawn vehicle, in a developed area without permission of the Service;

(6) Driving a vehicle over a State forest road in violation of traffic control devices placed by the Service;

(7) Permitting a vehicle to stand, park, or remain in a State forest area after posted closing hours; and

(8) Permitting a vehicle to be parked or remain in a parking space exceeding the posted time limit without paying the parking fees.

E. Parking Violations.

(1) Fines or penalties for parking violations shall be paid directly to the Service.

(2) An individual issued a citation for a parking violation may elect to stand trial by notifying the Service.

(3) An illegally parked vehicle may be removed and placed in storage at the owner's expense.

Md. Code Regs. 08.07.01.14

Regulations .14 adopted effective October 11, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1567)