Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 27-76-708 - Requirement that operator of vehicle pay toll(a)(1) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) of this section, the operator of a vehicle that is driven or towed through a toll collection facility of a toll road owned by a regional mobility authority shall pay the proper toll.(2) An authorized emergency vehicle is not required to pay a toll.(3) A regional mobility authority may waive the requirement of the payment of a toll or may authorize the payment of a reduced toll for any vehicle or class of vehicles.(b)(1) A violation of this section is an administrative offense and a Class B misdemeanor.(2) The regional mobility authority or its designee shall attempt collection of the unpaid toll through the administrative procedures under §§ 27-76-710 - 27-76-712 before pursuing prosecution under § 27-76-713.(3) If the regional mobility authority or its designee is unable to collect an unpaid toll through administrative procedures, then the matter shall be transferred to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.