Concerning Cash and Credit Card Toll Transactions


855-RICR-10-00-4 INACTIVE RULE

4.1 Authorization and Purpose

4.1.1 Authorization for Regulations

The following Rules and Regulations concerning a change to the cash and credit card toll transactions (“Rules and Regulations”) are promulgated by the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (“Authority”) in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 24-12-37 and 42-35-2.11.

4.1.2 Purpose

These Rules and Regulations are intended to provide the public with information regarding the manner in which the Authority, in its discretion, may collect tolls by cash or credit card.

4.2 Change Concerning Cash and Credit Card Toll Transactions

From time to time, including in time of a State of Emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-9 or other applicable statute, the Authority may close one (1) or more cash/credit card lanes for any reason. If cash/credit card lanes are closed, then such traffic may be directed through the E-ZPass lanes normally designated for vehicles equipped with E-ZPass transponders, in which case no administrative fee shall be charged, but an invoice for the toll as set at the time of assessment shall be mailed to the registered vehicle owner or the E-ZPass account holder. If the invoiced individual or entity makes timely payment of the toll, as specified in said notice in accordance with the invoice terms, then the invoiced individual or entity will not be deemed a Toll Violator or Toll Evader, as defined in Part 2 of this Subchapter, for purposes of the invoiced transaction.


Title 855 Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Chapter 10 Bridges, Facilities and Tolls
Subchapter 00 N/A
Part 4 Concerning Cash and Credit Card Toll Transactions
Type of Filing Direct Final Adoption
Regulation Status Inactive
Effective 09/25/2020 to 01/04/2022

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-37
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2.11

Purpose and Reason:

These Rules and Regulations are intended to provide the public with information regarding the manner in which the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, in its discretion
may collect tolls by cash or credit card. Specifically, the Authority, in its discretion, may close cash or credit card lanes and direct traffic through EZ-Pass lanes, and, in such
circumstances, invoice the registered vehicle owner the amount of the toll, minus the administrative fee. The Authority does not expect this rule to be controversial.