Can you ride in the HOV with a hybrid (and only 1 person)? (law)

[chicagomama]

Sorry if this is an obvious question. Just wondering if you can drive in HOV w/ a hybrid (and only 1 person) like you can in Cali....

[Crye]

Straight from the METRO website.

Laws of the Lanes



Any vehicle meeting occupancy and weight restrictions may use the HOV, with the following exceptions:

• No single-occupancy vehicles.
• No vehicles towing trailers of any sort.
• No trucks with more than two axles or a gross weight capacity of one ton or greater.
• No bicycles (motorcycles are allowed).
• No pedestrians.

[TheEconomist]

You are thinking of California which allows this in some areas if you are able to get one of the few permits. This was introduced as a law in Texas but it didn't get anywhere.

[jbiggs]

Originally Posted by Crye

Straight from the METRO website.

Laws of the Lanes



Any vehicle meeting occupancy and weight restrictions may use the HOV, with the following exceptions:

• No single-occupancy vehicles.
• No vehicles towing trailers of any sort.
• No trucks with more than two axles or a gross weight capacity of one ton or greater.
• No bicycles (motorcycles are allowed).
• No pedestrians.

OMG that's hilarious! They actually put that "No pedestrians" in there??

[EasilyAmused]

Why would a hybrid get a free pass, it still uses fuel. Even when you plug in, you're still burning fossil fuels.

[meet4]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

Why would a hybrid get a free pass, it still uses fuel. Even when you plug in, you're still burning fossil fuels.

and motorcycles are burning unicorn tears?

[EasilyAmused]

yeah, I don't get the motorcycle thing either. Maybe they mean two people on?

[Trae713]

Originally Posted by jbiggs

OMG that's hilarious! They actually put that "No pedestrians" in there??

They have to try and eliminate all possibilities. And you only need one person to ride the HOV if you're using a motorcycle. I've seen them use it plenty of times.

[City Love]

Originally Posted by meet4

and motorcycles are burning unicorn tears?

lol. Unicorn tears.