This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to enhance the enforcement of toll collection for international toll bridges and tunnels. It introduces new sections, 820a and 820b, which establish a tolling enforcement program that allows the Secretary of State to negotiate agreements with toll operators. These agreements will facilitate the collection of unpaid tolls by providing a framework for identifying vehicle owners, sending notices of unpaid tolls, and establishing a dispute resolution process. Additionally, the bill allows the Secretary of State to refuse vehicle registration or transfer if an individual has unpaid tolls, unless certain conditions are met.

The bill also includes provisions for reciprocity agreements with other states or tolling entities, ensuring that if a vehicle's registration is denied in one jurisdiction due to unpaid tolls, it will similarly be denied in Michigan. The Secretary of State is authorized to share registration information and take necessary actions to enforce toll collection under these agreements. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of toll enforcement and ensure compliance among vehicle owners using toll facilities.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.219