Ocean City and Worcester County have established a Special Event Zone that will be in place from September 21-26, intended to help deter motor violations by lowering speed limits and increasing fines and penalties. Significant traffic congestion, alternate traffic patterns and a heavy police presence is anticipated throughout the weekend. Additionally, in 2020 the Maryland Legislature passed enhancements to the Special Event Zone Bill, including the addition of exhibition driving. This bill allows certain motor violations to be arrestable in the Special Event Zone.Residents and visitors can learn more about the Special Event Zone at https://oceancitymd.gov/…/police/special-event-zone/