§ 16-57. Cab stands – Standing by others prohibited.

(a) "Taxicab" defined.

Only those vehicles licensed as taxicabs by the Public Service Commission of the State of Maryland shall be deemed to be a taxicab within the meaning of this section.

(b) Standing by others prohibited.

No vehicle, other than a taxicab, may stand at any time in those places set aside and designated by the Director of Transportation, to be occupied and used as public or private stands for taxicabs.

(c) Standing by taxicabs.

But nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any taxicab to stand in any place so designated during the hours when parking is prohibited at such location, except where such taxicab stands have been established at hotels.

(d) Penalties.

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, forfeit and pay a fine of not exceeding $10.