§ 42-13.1-11. Penalty for nonpayment of toll.
(a) The department shall have the authority to establish and collect fees, fines, and penalties from registered owners of large commercial trucks who use, or attempt to use, any toll facility established under § 42-13.1-4, without paying the toll at the rate then in force for such use.
(b) Any fee, fine, or penalty shall be in addition to the toll or tolls initially incurred and shall be no less than an amount sufficient to cover the cost of administration and collection of said fines, fees, and penalties.
(c) The registered owner of the large commercial truck subject to toll shall be primarily responsible for all tolls, fees, fines, and penalties assessed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Prior to the collection of any toll on large commercial trucks, the department shall establish a maximum allowable period for the payment of tolls and any subsequent fees, fines, and penalties assessed.
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 3, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 4, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-13.1 - The Rhode Island Bridge Replacement, Reconstruction, and Maintenance Fund
Section 42-13.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-13.1-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-13.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-13.1-4. - Authority to collect tolls on large commercial trucks only.
Section 42-13.1-5. - Collection of tolls on passenger cars and other vehicles expressly prohibited.
Section 42-13.1-7. - Designation of toll bridges.
Section 42-13.1-8. - Amount of tolls.
Section 42-13.1-9. - Limitations on use of revenue.
Section 42-13.1-10. - Procurement of toll facilities.
Section 42-13.1-11. - Penalty for nonpayment of toll.
Section 42-13.1-12. - Additional penalties — Toll evasion.
Section 42-13.1-13. - Conformance to statute, rules, and regulations.
Section 42-13.1-14. - Severability.
Section 42-13.1-15. - Bridge preservation and salt mitigation.