Who can use HOV lanes?
Drivers can use HOV lanes whenever there is a total of two or more passengers in the vehicle, including the driver. Here are the only exceptions to this rule: • SR 520, west of I-405. This is the one place on the HOV system where three or more passengers are currently required. The 3+ occupancy requirement on this lane has to do with safety concerns. • I-90 Reversible Express Lanes, west of Island Crest Way. Single occupant vehicles traveling between Seattle and Mercer Island (and vise versa) are allowed to use the I-90 HOV Reversible Express Lanes. Solo drivers may use the I-90 HOV Reversible Express Lanes between Rainier Avenue S (Exit #3) and Island Crest Way (Exit #7) in both directions in the center roadway. Note that the new I-90 westbound HOV lane between Bellevue and Mercer Island on the outer roadway is restricted to HOV-only. • SR 167 between Renton and Auburn. These HOV lanes were converted to high occupancy toll or HOT lanes in 2008. Single occupant vehicles with a transpon
Related Questions
- Currently, the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes appear to be underutilized. Why include them in the design in place of additional general purpose lanes?
- I haven noticed any HOV lanes near where I work or live. Where are they now and where are additional lanes planned?
- Why are motorcycles allowed to use HOV lanes, but hybrids are not?
