Arizona Laws 28-6807. Toll rates; violation; classification
A. When the certificate of completion is filed, tollgates may be erected and tolls may be collected.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-6807
- Board: means the transportation board. See Arizona Laws 28-101
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. The board of supervisors shall fix and regulate the rates of tolls for franchises granted under this article within the limits of its county, giving due regard to the cost of construction, magnitude of the structure and expenses incidental to the toll road and maintenance. The rates may be changed after notice to the owners and the public given by posting notice on the property and after a hearing. The rates of tolls shall be printed or painted in a plain and legible manner on a bulletin board posted at each tollgate on the road.
C. A person who knowingly demands or collects a higher rate of toll than fixed by the board is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
D. If a person traveling on a toll road attempts to run by or go around a tollgate established on a toll road with the intention of avoiding the payment of the toll, the person is guilty of a petty offense.