Due to recent complaints, we would like to remind everyone that Parking in Fire Lanes is prohibited.
The following is a copy of The Town of Thurmont ordinance:
ARTICLE II
Stopping, Standing and Parking Restrictions
§ 126-20. Stopping, standing, parking of vehicles.
1. No vehicle shall stop, stand or park within 15 feet of any:
a. Fire hydrant;
b. Street intersection; or
c. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
2. A vehicle that is stopped or parked on any street of the Town of Thurmont where
parking is permitted shall:
a. On two-way streets: be stopped or parked parallel to the right hand curb
or edge of the roadway, with its right hand wheels within 12 inches of that
curb or edge of the roadway.
b. On one-way streets: be stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of
the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with:
i. Its right hand wheels within 12 inches of the right hand curb or
edge of the roadway; or
ii. Its left hand wheels within 12 inches of the left hand curb or edge
of the roadway.
c. No person may park any vehicle parallel to or to the left (double park) of a
vehicle already parked.
3. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle:
a. Adjacent to fire lanes or curbs painted yellow or red; or
b. Where signs or marking have been erected or placed that prohibits or
restricts the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles
4. Penalty for violation of this Section shall be a fine of $30.00.
Address/Location
Thurmont Police Department
800 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-271-0905