R907-63-2. Procedure to Collect for Damage to Structures and Highways

  (1) Upon notification of damage to the Department's property, the Department shall repair or replace damaged structures and highway elements.

  (2) All costs associated with the repair or replacement of the damaged property shall then be invoiced to the owner of the vehicle causing the damage, or to the person directly responsible for the damage.

  (3) If the damage is caused by a vehicle, the person responsible shall reimburse the Department for the full cost of repairing the damage.

  (4) If payment is not received by the Department within 60 days of the date of the invoice, the Department may pursue payment by one of the following means:

  (a) UDOT may pursue collection of a delinquent account in accordance with Sections 63A-3-301 through 63A-3-310, Accounts Receivable Collection.

  (b) The account may be tendered to a collection agency for immediate collection.

  (5) In cases where undue financial pressure would be caused by full payment of an invoice, the owner of the vehicle or person responsible for the damage may arrange to make installment payments on the debt.