OCEAN CITY, Md. — As the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event draws thousands of car enthusiasts, Ocean City will implement a Special Event Zone from Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12. The zone covers the town’s corporate limits and is intended to enhance safety and manage traffic during the high-attendance weekend.
Within the Special Event Zone, speed limits will be reduced, with a maximum of 30 miles per hour except in certain residential areas with lower marked limits. Enhanced penalties, similar to those in construction zones, may apply for specific motor vehicle violations, and serious offenses could result in higher fines or arrest. Public safety enforcement will be coordinated among the Ocean City Police Department, the Maryland State Police, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic congestion and possible alterations to normal traffic patterns during the event.
The town has also enacted enhanced paid parking rates and penalties for special events from October 9 through October 12. Enforcement will target prohibited parking areas, including no-parking signs, red curbs, fire hydrants, and sidewalks, to improve compliance and traffic flow. Officials emphasized that spectators should not encourage unsafe behavior, such as spinning tires or performing burnouts, which are both illegal and dangerous. High pedestrian traffic is expected, and people are urged to use marked crosswalks, wait for traffic signals, and ensure drivers see them before crossing.
These measures are designed to maintain safety for both residents and visitors during the weekend. Full information on Ocean City’s Special Event Zones is available on the town’s website at oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/special-event-zone.
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