Blocked Alleys

Alley parking can be dangerous if there is not enough space for emergency vehicles to pass through. The Baltimore County Code, Sec. 21-103 Parking on alleys and highways states:

"(b) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or left unattended in any alley in the county leaving less than twelve (12) feet of clearance parallel to the vehicle."

Vehicles blocking alleys and preventing trash and recycling collection can cause:

• scattering of materials.
• rodent problems.
• delay in material being collected.

Vehicles that block alleys are subject to ticketing and towing.

To report a blocked alley, call the police at 410-887-2222.

Revised March 31, 2008