This bill establishes the framework for designating special event zones to regulate traffic during specific automotive or motor vehicle events that either have municipal or county approval or are expected to attract 25 or more attendees. The Commissioner of Transportation, as well as county and municipal governing bodies, are granted the authority to designate these zones on roadways under their jurisdiction. The special event zones will remain in effect for the duration of the event and a reasonable time before and after, with required signage indicating the duration, any reduced speed limits, and prohibitions against exhibition driving.

The bill also introduces specific traffic regulations within these special event zones, allowing for the reduction of speed limits to enhance public safety and prohibiting exhibition driving, which includes erratic or disruptive driving behaviors. Violations of these regulations will incur increased penalties, including fines up to $1,000 for speeding, careless driving, and other related offenses. Notably, the bill allows counties and municipalities to designate special event zones without needing prior approval from the Commissioner of Transportation, streamlining the process for local authorities to manage traffic during significant events.