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PC 642

Para establecer la la “Ley para Eximir a todo Policía del Pago de Peajes”, enmendar el inciso (1)(a), añadir un nuevo inciso (7) y renumerar los actuales incisos (7) y (8), como (8) y (9) del Artículo 22.02 de la Ley Núm. 7-2000, según enmendada, mejor conocida como la “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, para así eximir a todo oficial miembro de la Policía de Puerto Rico del pago de peajes de su vehículo personal en toda estación de cobro de peajes o AutoExpreso y así hacer justicia social con nuestros oficiales de ley y orden brindando un merecido incentivo para su retención y reclutamiento y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill exempts all police officers from paying tolls on personal vehicles to improve recruitment and retention, raising questions about fiscal impact and fairness to other public servants.

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Bill Summary · PC 642

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 642 proposes to exempt all Puerto Rico Police officers from paying tolls on their personal vehicles at all toll stations and AutoExpreso systems island-wide. The bill would amend the Vehicle and Transit Law (Law 7-2000) to add this new exemption category for law enforcement personnel.

Why is this important

Police officer recruitment and retention have been persistent challenges in Puerto Rico, with compensation and benefits being key factors in career decisions. This toll exemption would provide a tangible financial benefit to officers while potentially reducing toll collection efficiency and creating administrative questions about enforcement and verification of eligibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and revenue impact: Removing an unknown number of vehicles from toll collection could significantly reduce revenue for highway maintenance and AutoExpreso operations, requiring analysis of fiscal implications
  • Equity concerns: The exemption applies only to police officers while other public servants (firefighters, teachers, healthcare workers) would not receive similar benefits, raising fairness questions
  • Implementation challenges: The bill does not specify how toll stations will verify police status, creating potential for fraud, disputes at toll booths, or need for expensive verification systems
  • Precedent: Establishing toll exemptions for one government group may create pressure for similar exemptions for other public employees or groups

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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