This part may be cited as the Bridge and Highway District Act.

As used in this part “district” means a bridge and highway district unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

As used in this part “board” means the board of directors of the district unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

As used in this part, “contiguous counties” include those counties separated by any of the waters of this State.

As used in this part, “tolls” include tolls, charges, rentals, rates, traffic charges, and other income and revenue actually received or receivable by, or for the account of, the district for the use and operation of equipment, rolling stocks, ferries, properties, and facilities for travel that are constructed, owned, operated, or maintained by the district.

In any county having a registrar of voters, the powers conferred and the duties imposed by this part upon the county clerk in relation to matters of election and polling places, shall be exercised and performed by the registrar of voters.

Except as otherwise provided in this part, all elections held by the district shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with the general election laws of the State.

No irregularity or informality in conducting any district election which has been otherwise fairly conducted shall invalidate or affect the election.