(6)4.4.9 Destruction of Roadway Equipment

A person is guilty of Destruction of Roadway Equipment under this subsection if he or she willfully:

(a) damages, disables, tampers with, or destroys any equipment, signage, barrier, or infrastructure used for the safe operation of roads, highways, or bridges; and

(b) does so without lawful authority or consent; and

(c) the act creates a substantial risk to the safety of motorists, pedestrians, or the public, or materially interferes with the lawful operation and safety of roadways.

(d) Definition of “Roadway Equipment”: For purposes of this subsection, “roadway equipment” includes, but is not limited to:

• Traffic signals, lights, and signs;
• Guardrails, barriers, cones, or barricades;
• Roadway lighting, sensors, and detection systems;
• Bridges, tunnels, and associated structural components used for vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
• Maintenance equipment, vehicles, and machinery critical to safe road operation.

Destruction of Roadway Equipment is a Class B- Felony.