1. (a) General. In operating a turnpike project, the RMA shall comply with all laws and rules applicable to a state highway.
2. (b) Speed limits. Posted speed limits for the various categories of vehicles shall be established in accordance with the procedures utilized by the department for the state highway system.
3. (c) Intelligent transportation systems. An RMA shall coordinate any development of intelligent transportation systems with the department.
4. (d) Restrictions on use of traffic lanes. For an RMA turnpike project, the executive director will, after consulting with the RMA, approve, suspend, or rescind municipal restrictions on the use of lanes of traffic in accordance with Transportation Code, §545.0651 and Chapter 25, Subchapter J of this title (relating to Municipal Restrictions on Use of State Highways).
5. (e) Size and weight permits. The department is responsible for issuing permits authorizing the operation of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads on an RMA turnpike project. The permits will be issued in accordance with Chapter 28 of this title (relating to Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads).
6. (f) Electronic toll collection. An RMA shall coordinate any development of an electronic toll collection system with the department. An electronic toll collection system shall conform to interoperability requirements developed by the department.
7. (g) Hazardous Material Routing Designations. A non-radioactive hazardous materials route may be designated on an RMA turnpike project only in accordance with Chapter 25, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Hazardous Material Routing Designations).

Source Note:The provisions of this §26.53 adopted to be effective July 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 6354.