Bill Targets Arizona Toll Road Evaders

January 31, 2012

Arizona does not have toll roads, but two state lawmakers have introduced legislation that would take the cars of suspected toll road evaders. The ability to crack down on toll evaders would help ensure revenue collection in case toll roads are in our future.

The Arizona Republic reported Republican state Reps. Karen Fann of Prescott and Russ Jones of Yuma introduced the bill aimed at fixing an existing law that green-lighted the Arizona Department of Transportation to team up with private firms on projects such as toll roads. The bill also authorizes private contractors to collect tolls.

State road building funds have been drying up and the state had hoped to tap private money to build roads. The bill is intended to make changes to improve prospects for public-private partnerships.

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  • February 22, 2012 at 3:39 pm
    Bill Gilmore, AAHC's Legislative Liaison says:
    Too bad the reporter didn't report what the proposed Az Bill number was so readers could locate and read the actual bill. Perhaps this was the reporters first article? Also, a... read more
  • February 2, 2012 at 4:28 pm
    hmmmmm says:
    It does seem that this bill is a little early. The toll road that is in discussion would be a new road, not existing, but Jim, you are right, something to watch for is to sto... read more
  • January 31, 2012 at 1:47 pm
    Jim Cronin, CFE says:
    Talk about a solution in search of a problem.... Mr. Lawmaker, let me take a wild guess here. You're going to sell off some prime Arizona roads (which were paid for by the peo... read more

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