(1) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) of this section, the operator of a vehicle that is driven or towed through a toll collection facility of a toll road owned by a regional mobility authority shall pay the proper toll.
(2) An authorized emergency vehicle is not required to pay a toll.
(3) A regional mobility authority may waive the requirement of the payment of a toll or may authorize the payment of a reduced toll for any vehicle or class of vehicles.
(4) A violation of this section is an administrative offense and a Class B misdemeanor.
(5) The regional mobility authority or its designee shall attempt collection of the unpaid toll through the administrative procedures under §§ 27-76-710 — 27-76-712 before pursuing prosecution under § 27-76-713.
(6) If the regional mobility authority or its designee is unable to collect an unpaid toll through administrative procedures, then the matter shall be transferred to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.