This bill establishes the framework for designating special event zones to regulate traffic during specific automotive or motor vehicle events that are either approved by local authorities or 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 roadways and associated properties as special event zones. These zones can have reduced speed limits and are subject to specific traffic regulations, including a prohibition on exhibition driving, which encompasses erratic driving behaviors. The zones will remain in effect for the duration of the event and a reasonable time before and after, with appropriate signage required to inform the public of the regulations in place.

Additionally, the bill introduces increased penalties for traffic violations occurring within these special event zones. Offenders could face fines up to $1,000 for speeding, careless driving, or engaging in exhibition driving, with the possibility of imprisonment for certain offenses. Notably, the bill amends existing law to allow municipalities to designate special event zones without needing prior approval from the Commissioner of Transportation, streamlining the process for local traffic regulation during significant events.