The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) launched a 24-hour parking enforcement program Monday. The effort aims to improve parking compliance, reduce traffic and allow agency resources to be better utilized.

In the past, parking enforcement ended at 2 a.m. in the city. The change is a return to strict ticketing and towing previously seen in Baltimore neighborhoods.

Baltimore City will begin enforcing parking rules 24-7 beginning Monday. “The 24-hour enforcement plan would help to improve parking compliance as overnight enforcement will allow agents to cite habitual offenders,

Baltimore will begin 24-hour parking enforcement on March 10 as the city seeks to reduce traffic congestion and encourage residents to abide by parking rules, t