California’s Solo Drivers With EVs, Hybrids May Get Booted From Carpool Lanes After Next Year

Published on April 11, 2024

Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle drivers in California that now use the carpool lane may get those privileges revoked next year. Thanks to a federal transportation bill, the green cars are able to apply for a Clean Air Vehicle decal through the state to use the special lanes, allowing them to bypass some traffic snarls during busy commuting times. But unless the federal legislation is renewed, those privileges will be canceled Sept. 30, 2025. The federal Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) authorizes carpool lanes, also known as high-occupancy vehicle lanes, in 20 states. The lanes require vehicles to have a minimum number of occupants during peak traffic hours....

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