How does the HOV lane work?
An HOV lane, sometimes called a carpool lane, is a special lane reserved for the use of carpools, vanpools and buses. These special lanes enable those who carpool or ride the bus to bypass the traffic in the adjacent, unrestricted (“general purpose”) lanes.
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.
Does a baby count as HOV?
Yes, a child does qualify as a passenger in the HOV Lane. Commonly referred to as a “Carpool Lane,” legally they are designated as “High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes” (HOV).
What are the hours on I-66 HOV-2?
I-66 HOV-2 Inside the Beltway The hours are 5:30 – 9:30 a.m. going east and 3 – 7 p.m. going west, Monday through Friday. Solo drivers have the option of paying a toll to use the lanes in the peak direction during rush hours.
When do I-66 tolls inside the Beltway?
If you travel on I-66 Inside the Beltway when tolling is in effect Monday through Friday, 5:30-9:30 a.m. eastbound, and 3 -7 p.m. westbound, you need to have an E-ZPass funded and properly mounted in your vehicle. If you are traveling with two or more people in your vehicle, you will need an E-ZPass Flex switched to HOV mode to travel free.
Are there HOV lanes on I-66 in Virginia?
On most interstates in northern Virginia, trucks weighing less than 26,001 pounds are permitted to use HOV lanes if they have the required number of people. Tractor trailer trucks are not permitted on the HOV lanes in the Hampton Roads area or on I-66 inside the Beltway at any time.
Are there express lanes on I-66 at Transform 66?
More information from Transform 66 Outside the Beltway. All lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway (I-495) are Express Lanes during morning or evening rush hour. All eastbound lanes (toward Washington) are Express Lanes from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All westbound lanes are Express Lanes from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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