Bill > HB4936

This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to limit the late fees that can be charged by privately owned toll bridges. Specifically, the bill restricts owners or operators of private toll bridges from imposing late fees or penalties that exceed five times the original toll amount. The legislation explicitly excludes international bridge crossings and publicly owned bridges from this restriction. The bill defines a "toll" as the fee charged for operating a vehicle on a toll bridge. By capping late fees, the bill aims to protect vehicle owners from potentially excessive financial penalties for unpaid tolls, while maintaining a reasonable mechanism for toll bridge operators to encourage timely payment. This provision appears designed to prevent what could be considered predatory fee practices by private toll bridge operators, offering consumers some protection against disproportionate financial consequences for late payments.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4936