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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 ...

Library of Congress historical "Ride Swap" poster Sebastian Blanco

This image, created sometime between 1940 and 1946 according to the Library of Congress, shows the one-time wartime public mindset of the American government. Look at how happy those two men are, how ...

Debate rages over whether to extend HOV-lane exemptions for hybrids in CA 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

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 ...

HOV stickers on clean cars worth a solid $1,200 from your insurance company 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

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 Vehicle (HOV) lanes in California and can save some commuters up to two hours a day. Wow. If time ...

UK cameras look through you to catch carpool lane violations 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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 in the lanes. There have been a few attempts at policing carpool lane usage, but this is the first ...

California lawmakers want to impose shame on HOV lane violators; sounds like field day for pranksters 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

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 cheating, but the jerk is probably disrupting traffic in multiple lanes and causing panic among other ...

Library of Congress historical "Ride Swap" poster 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

This image, created sometime between 1940 and 1946 according to the Library of Congress, shows the one-time wartime public mindset of the American government. Look at how happy those two men are, how happy they are to be swapping a ride to work. "Good day, Mac, swap a ride with you this a.m.?" ...


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