The automobile events like Cruisin’ and H2Oi in Ocean City could be changed by legislation from to Eastern Shore lawmakers.
Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R) and State Senator Jim Mathias (D) have introduced bills that would allow the State Highway Administration to carve out special zones for such events.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that these would be similar to work zones.
The measures would give local authorities the power to designate certain zones and establish speed limits to protect the public safety.
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan told the paper that the idea came from the resort’s Motor Events Task Force to find ways to lessen the impact on the town.
Penalties for those breaking the law are a year in prison and/or a fine of up to $1-thousand.
For a second offense the penalty would rise to two years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1-thousand.
