§ 27-76-708 - Requirement that an operator of a motor vehicle pay a toll.
27-76-708. Requirement that an operator of a motor vehicle pay a 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 as defined under 27-49-219(d) 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.