Sec. 284.070. NONPAYMENT OF TOLL; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) operates a vehicle on a county project; and
(2) fails or refuses to pay a toll imposed under Section 284.069.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.
(c) The county may take and retain possession of a vehicle operated in violation of Subsection (a) until the amount of the toll and all charges in connection with the toll are paid.
(d) In a county with a population over 2.8 million, an offense under this section may be prosecuted in any precinct in the county in which the offense was committed.
(e) An authorized emergency vehicle, as defined by Section 541.201, is exempt from payment of a toll imposed under this chapter regardless of whether the vehicle is:
(1) responding to an emergency;
(2) displaying a flashing light; or
(3) marked as an emergency vehicle.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1107, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 4.02, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 284 - Causeways, Bridges, Tunnels, Turnpikes, Ferries, and Highways in Certain Counties
Subchapter C. Construction and Operation
Section 284.061. Acquisition of Property
Section 284.0615. Declaration of Taking by Certain Counties
Section 284.063. Contract for Project Construction
Section 284.064. Contract to Operate
Section 284.065. Pooled Projects
Section 284.066. Operating Board
Section 284.0665. Compensation of Operating Board Members
Section 284.067. Projects Extending Into Other Counties
Section 284.068. Reconstruction of Closed or Relocated Nontoll Roads, Streets, or Highways
Section 284.069. Tolls and Charges
Section 284.070. Nonpayment of Toll; Offense
Section 284.0701. Administrative Costs; Notice; Offense
Section 284.0702. Prima Facie Evidence; Defense
Section 284.0703. Method of Sending Invoice or Notice
Section 284.071. Controlled Access to Toll Road
Section 284.072. Promotion of Toll Roads