2018 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 8 - Speed Restrictions
§ 21-811. Special event zones in Worcester County.
(a) Definitions. --
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Special event" means any automotive or motor vehicle event occurring on or in close proximity to a highway that:
(i) Has been permitted or approved by a unit of local government; or
(ii) Is expected to have 1,000 or more individuals in attendance, regardless of whether the event has been permitted or approved by a unit of local government.
(3) "Special event zone" means an area on or alongside a highway that is marked by appropriate warning signs or other traffic control devices designating that a special event is in progress.
(b) Applicability. -- This section applies only in Worcester County.
(c) In general. --
(1) The State Highway Administration may, on its own initiative or at the request of a local authority:
(i) Designate an area on a State highway as a special event zone; and
(ii) Reduce established speed limits in the special event zone after a determination that the change is necessary to ensure public safety.
(2) A local authority may:
(i) Designate an area on a highway under its jurisdiction as a special event zone; and
(ii) Reduce established speed limits in the special event zone after a determination that the change is necessary to ensure public safety.
(d) Speed limit. -- A speed limit established under this section shall become effective when posted.
(e) Speeding in special event zone prohibited. -- A person may not drive a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding the posted speed limit within a special event zone established in accordance with this section.
(f) Fine. -- A person convicted of a violation of subsection (e) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 1,000.
