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Debate rages over whether to extend HOV-lane exemptions for hybrids in CA

Besides the potential feeling of environmental superiority, one of the great benefits to having a hybrid in California has been the availability of a magic little sticker set for a vehicle's rear bumper and fender. The "Access OK" tags have allowed its possessors to cruise in the carpool lanes even while driving solo. The special lanes – alternatively known as HOV lanes (High Occupancy Vehicle) or diamond lanes – have proven to be a great time saver on California's clogged freeway system, but not everyone can find a ride-share ... Read more →

HOV stickers on clean cars worth a solid $1,200 from your insurance company Sebastian Blanco

A few years ago, a little yellow sticker on your ride was worth about $4,000 on the used car market. These "Clean Air Vehicle" stickers allow clean cars with just one occupant into the High Occupancy ...

UK cameras look through you to catch carpool lane violations Jeremy Korzeniewski

Finding a way to inconspicuously get into the carpool lane without actually having a passenger can be a lucrative business and is also a source of great consternation to drivers legally allowed to be ...

California lawmakers want to impose shame on HOV lane violators; sounds like field day for pranksters Mike Magda

So you see someone driving solo in the carpool lane who's not allowed (certain hybrids with stickers and low-emission vehicles like the Honda Civic GX are okay). Not only is the offending driver ...

Hybrid drivers can still use car pool lanes in Arizona, Bi-fuels are SOL Sam Abuelsamid

A couple of weeks ago the state of California announced that they had run out of the special stickers needed by drivers of hybrid cars to use car-pool lanes when driving alone. Hybrid drivers are not ...


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