No.
If you have the designated number of passengers in your vehicle or a special DMV HOV decal.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
HOV lanes are indicated by diamonds on pavement and on road signs; sometimes the lanes are called "diamond lanes."
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No, you cannot.
Yes, they are a multi-passenger vehicle. . This is incorrect. In California it is a violation to drive a school bus in an HOV lane whether loaded or unloaded. Per the vehicle code, only paratransit, or mass transit buses can drive in the HOV lanes VC section 21655.5
Depending on the location, HOV lanes (also known as "car pool lanes") require two or three occupants. Watch for the signs. If you have a special sticker, your hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicle may be used alone in an HOV lane.
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HOV lanes
CarpoolingAdded: Commonly referred to as HOV lanes (HOV = High Occupancy Vehicle)
Whether a truck can drive in the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane depends on the specific regulations of the state or region. In many areas, HOV lanes are reserved for vehicles with multiple passengers, typically two or more, and trucks may be excluded unless they meet the occupancy requirements. Some jurisdictions allow certain types of trucks, like those carrying multiple passengers or electric vehicles, to use HOV lanes, so it's essential to check local traffic laws. Always look for posted signs that indicate the rules for HOV lane usage.
High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), meaning in the US, vehicles that have a driver plus one or more passengers.