(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.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 5 - Highways, Roads, And Streets
Chapter 76 - Regional Mobility Authority Act
§ 27-76-701. Setting tolling fees, fare, and other charges on a toll facility project
§ 27-76-702. Controlled access to toll facility projects
§ 27-76-703. Tolling power subject to voter approval
§ 27-76-704. Use of revenues — Revenue bonds
§ 27-76-706. Arkansas Department of Transportation contributions to toll road projects
§ 27-76-707. Use and return of transponders
§ 27-76-708. Requirement that an operator of a motor vehicle pay a toll
§ 27-76-709. Presumption that the registered owner was the operator
§ 27-76-710. General administrative procedure for collection of an unpaid toll
§ 27-76-711. Administrative procedure when the registered owner is a lessor
§ 27-76-712. Administrative procedure when the registered owner is a transferor