ORLANDO, Fla. – As Florida Classic weekend gets underway in Orlando, local authorities are enforcing Special Event Zones to bolster traffic safety near Camping World Stadium.
In a Special Event Zone, fines could be doubled for traffic infractions and vehicles may be subject to impounding.
This year, the following areas are designated Special Event Zones from Nov. 21-25, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office:
- Colonial Drive from Tampa Avenue to Hiawassee Road
- John Young Parkway from SR 408 to WD Judge Road
- Old Winter Garden Road from John Young Parkway to Ferguson Drive
Additionally, the Orlando Police Department has a Special Event Zone in place on Orange Blossom Trail from Colonial Drive to State Road 408.
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Orange County has been using Special Event Zones for a couple years now, designating them in 2022 and 2023 for the Florida Classic as well.
Florida lawmakers in 2022 passed the law allowing the establishment of such zones with the aim of deterring unpermitted events that could disrupt traffic.
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