If you have the designated number of passengers in your vehicle or a special DMV HOV decal.
HOV lanes are indicated by diamonds on pavement and on road signs; sometimes the lanes are called "diamond lanes."
No.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
Buffered HOV (High-Occupancy Vehicle) lanes are designated carpool lanes that include a buffer zone—typically marked by paint or physical barriers—between the HOV lane and general traffic lanes. This buffer enhances safety by reducing the likelihood of collisions between HOV and regular vehicles, while also providing a clearer distinction for drivers. The lanes are intended to encourage carpooling and improve traffic flow by prioritizing vehicles with multiple passengers.
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HOV 3 refers to High Occupancy Vehicle lanes that require a minimum of three occupants in a vehicle to use them. These lanes are designed to encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion. The "3" indicates that at least three people must be in the vehicle, which can include the driver. HOV 3 lanes are typically marked and enforced during peak travel times.
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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CarpoolingAdded: Commonly referred to as HOV lanes (HOV = High Occupancy Vehicle)