(a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:
Number of Axles
Toll
Two axles
$1.00
Three axles
3.00
Four axles
5.25
Five axles
8.25
Six axles
9.00
Seven axles & more
10.50
(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:
Number of axles
Toll
Two axles
$ 2.00
Three axles
4.00
Four axles
6.25
Five axles
9.25
Six axles
10.00
Seven axles & more
11.50
(c) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.