OCEAN CITY, Md. — Starting this year, visitors to Ocean City during major events will face higher fines for parking violations after the City Council approved a proposal to double penalties during high-traffic occasions. Council members discussed the increase during a recent work session, focusing on events like the Fourth of July, Cruisin’ Ocean City, and Oceans Calling. The approved measure aims to enhance safety and encourage legal parking during peak periods. For instance, parking in front of a fire hydrant during these special events will now result in a $200 fine, double the usual $100 penalty. The increased fines will be enforced during designated peak events, aiming to improve traffic flow and minimize congestion. The proposal was passed in its final reading on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6 p.m., and the higher fines will take effect immediately during these events.
