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
- Visit the CARB website for a list of eligible vehicles.
- When purchasing or leasing your vehicle, ask if it will come with an HOV decal.
- If not, complete the DMV application and mail to. Department of Motor Vehicles.
- 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.