How does the increase in tolls for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge affect Pierce County District Court?
The toll for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge increased on July 1, 2008. The fine for toll violations detected by photo enforcement increased from $49 to $52. The court that processes the photo enforced toll violations, Pierce County District Court (PD1), will use a new BARS code 354.00.31 on a local law. The court portion of the revenue remains at $40. The local for the Washington State Patrol Highway Account increased from $9 to $12 as required by the formula in RCW 46.63.160. The following sections have been updated in the JIS Code Manual for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction: BARS Codes and County Department Cross Reference Codes (DCXT). If this did not answer your question or if you have a suggestion, please Ask an Expert to submit your question to the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Customer Services. The AOC will answer your e-mail and create or update the answer in the AOC Knowledge Base if necessary.