Parking Fines Increase To $250 For Some Violations In Rockville

ROCKVILLE, MD — Motorists who park too close to fire hydrants, in a fire lane, or in a handicap spot when they aren't permitted will pay the price in Rockville, as the mayor and city council voted to raise the fine to $250.

The details of the violations that will be fined are:

• Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
• Parking within lane markings or between signs designating a fire lane
• Parking in designated handicap parking spaces without the proper permit

"The fine increases emphasize the seriousness of these violations and underscore the important parking needs of people with disabilities and of fire and rescue vehicles responding to an emergency," the city of Rockville said in a release. "The increases are designed to encourage motorists’ compliance with city parking regulations fairly and equitably, while promoting the orderly, free flow of traffic within the city."

The city said that the fines had not increased in 18 years and were far lower than nearby cities and towns — the previous fine for parking too close to a fire hydrant was $40 and the fine for parking in a fire lane or unauthorized handicap spot parking was $100.

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