statute of limitationsUnited States · Maryland (Statewide)Difficulty: Medium
Three-Year Limitation on Parking Citation Civil Enforcement
Civil parking citations in Maryland are subject to general civil limitations under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. §5-101 (three years on civil actions). While localities can place MVA flags under §26-305, the underlying civil debt is barred from court enforcement after three years from accrual.
Legal basis
Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. §5-101; Md. Code, Transp. §26-305 (MVA flags); §26-204 (citation administration)
Sample appeal wording
[DATE] [LOCALITY] Parking Authority CC: Maryland MVA Vehicle Services RE: Statute of Limitations Defense - Citations #[LIST] from [DATES] I assert the statute of limitations as a complete defense to the citations referenced above. Under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. §5-101, civil obligations are subject to a three-year limitations period. The citation(s) at issue were issued in [YEAR/DATES], more than three years before this letter. To my knowledge, [LOCALITY] has not commenced timely judicial collection within the limitations period. While §26-305 permits MVA flags, the flag does not toll the underlying limitations period. I request: 1. Removal of all MVA flags tied to these citations 2. Written acknowledgment that the citations are uncollectable 3. If disputed, a statement of any judicial action taken within the limitations period If relief is not granted within 30 days, I will seek declaratory relief in District Court. Sincerely, [NAME]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. §5-101
- Md. Code, Transp. §26-305
- Md. Code, Transp. §26-204