The "stupid motorist law" in Arizona (ARS 28-910) states that any motorist who becomes stranded after driving around barricades to enter a flooded stretch of roadway may be charged for the cost of their rescue. If public emergency services (such as a fire department or paramedics) are called to rescue a flooded motorist and tow the vehicle out of danger in Arizona, the cost of those services can be billed to the motorist, plus additional liability of up to $2,000. Motorists are only liable if water already covers the road, barriers are in place but bypassed, and people are rescued from a vehicle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupid_motorist_law
On the other hand, fire departments exist largely to rescue people who smoke in bed, and police departments investigate damage and death caused by alcohol. The cost of trying to rescue a submersible addict here and there, is infinitesimal compared to these vices.
