Neronha Hails Court Decision Reinstating Truck Tolls

Neronha Hails Court Decision Reinstating Truck Tolls

On Friday, the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision reinstating the state's controversial so-called “truck tolls."

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha said in a statement following the decision  allowing for the resumption of RhodeWorks truck tolls in Rhode Island:

“In 2016, the General Assembly and Governor Raimondo made the decision that tolling trucks is in the best interest of all Rhode Islanders and a necessary revenue source to support repairs and upkeep of the state’s transportation system.  

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We have now successfully defended the legality and constitutionality of that decision. 

Today, the First Circuit has held that, with the exception of caps on tolls, RhodeWorks is constitutional. We have been confident that this will be the eventual outcome, and we are grateful for the First Circuit’s well-reasoned decision in this case.”

The Rhode Island Trucking Association has yet to issue a statement as to whether they will appeal the decision.

The trucking industry has sued in federal court, claiming the Rhode Island law was a violation of the Commerce Clause.

 

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