This rule is being amended to provide that the toll rate for multi-axle vehicles using the Florida Turnpike System will be in accordance with the toll schedule incorporated in Rule 14-15.0081. The rule eliminates language on tandem trailers as ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

14-61.0013Tolls

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule is being amended to provide that the toll rate for multi-axle vehicles using the Florida Turnpike System will be in accordance with the toll schedule incorporated in Rule 14-15.0081, F.A.C. The rule eliminates language on tandem trailers as unnecessary.

SUMMARY: The amendment provides the toll rate for multi-axle vehicles will be in accordance with the toll schedule in Rule 14-15.0081, F.A.C., and eliminates unnecessary language on tandem trailers.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: the rule does not impose a regulatory cost. The use of toll roads is at the driver’s option.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 334.044(2), 338.239 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.1001, 338.155, 338.165(3), 338.239 FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: This rule making hearing is being held as a statewide webinar proceeding which can be accessed by registering at the following website: www.floridasturnpike.com/tools_tollratenotices.cfm.

For those persons wishing to participate who do not have access to the World Wide Web can attend in person at one of several access points across the state.

SITE ACCESS LOCATIONS ARE ALSO LOCATED AT:

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, District 2 Urban Office Training Facility

2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, District 4 Auditorium

3400 W. Commercial Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, District 6 Auditorium

1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, District 7 Auditorium

11201 North Malcolm McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

PLACE: Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Headquarters Auditorium

Turnpike Mile Post 263, Building 5315, Ocoee, FL 34761

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Carol Scott, Project Manager, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, Milepost 263, Florida’s Turnpike, Building 5315, Ocoee, Florida, 34761. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Schwartz, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

14-61.0013 Tolls.

(1) Vehicle Classifications for Toll Schedule Purposes. For purposes of determining tolls payable under the Toll Schedule fixed by the Department for use of the Turnpike System, the base fare shall be based on two-axle vehicles and increased by an equal amount for each additional axle. The toll rate for multi-axle vehicles will be calculated in accordance with Rule 14-15.0081, F.A.C.

(2) Toll Rules and Rates on the Florida Turnpike System.

(a) Evasion of Tolls. This includes entering or leaving the Turnpike System or any part of its right of way, except through the regular toll lanes (except in emergency cases, and then only under the control and supervision of the Florida Highway Patrol or Toll Collectors), or committing any other act with the intent to defraud or evade payment of tolls is prohibited. Enforcement of toll violations shall be in accordance with Rule Chapter 14-100, F.A.C., and all applicable toll enforcement statutes.

(b) through (c) No change.

(3) Upon entering the Turnpike System a Turnpike Tandem will be treated as two units and charged according to the current classification schedules and method of toll collection;

(a) The first unit will be the tractor and lead trailer; and

(b) The second unit will be the converter dolly and the second trailer.

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 316.1001, 338.155, 338.165(3), 338.239 FS. History–New 11-5-09, Amended_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Turnpike Enterprise Executive Director

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ananth Prasad, P.E., Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 19, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 16, 2013