Can I drive on 66 without an E-ZPass?

If you drive alone on I-66 Inside the Beltway during Express Lane hours, you need to have a standard E-ZPass. If there are two or more people in your vehicle (HOV-2+), an E-ZPass Flex allows you to use the lanes free when switched to HOV mode.

What is HOV only mode?

When traffic is heavy on the 237-880 interchange, the Express Lanes can go into “HOV ONLY mode”. This means the lane is no longer open to solo drivers paying the toll with FasTrak​.

Where can I get on the HOV lane?

A vehicle occupied by two or more people or a motorcyclist may use HOV lanes….Who can use the HOV lane?

  • passenger cars.
  • pickup trucks.
  • vans.
  • buses.
  • motorcycles.
  • emergency vehicles responding to a call.

How much is an EZ Pass VA?

In Virginia, an E-Z Pass costs $35 in prepaid tolls and a 50 cent fee per month (or $6) annually. Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Shellee Casiello says that E-Z Pass discounts are transferable in Virginia.

What HOV 2?

A high-occupancy vehicle lane (also known as an HOV lane, carpool lane, diamond lane, 2+ lane, and transit lane or T2 or T3 lanes) is a restricted traffic lane reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers, including carpools, vanpools, and transit buses.

What does HOV mean in driving?

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) A High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) is defined in Calgary as a bus; a motor vehicle with two or more occupants, including taxis; or a bicycle. HOV lanes can take many forms including travel lanes restricted for use by carpoolers, transit-only lanes, bus-only shoulders and queue jumps.

How do I get a HOV pass?

Obtaining Your HOV Lane Decal

  1. Visit the CARB website for a list of eligible vehicles.
  2. When purchasing or leasing your vehicle, ask if it will come with an HOV decal.
  3. If not, complete the DMV application and mail to. Department of Motor Vehicles.
  4. Include a check for $22 made payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Is Hov still in effect?

The HOV lanes are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, referred to as “full-time” operation.