Who enforces HOV and HOT lane laws?
The Washington State Patrol is responsible for enforcing driving laws on freeways, including HOV and HOT lanes and ferry terminals. State troopers conduct routine patrols to catch violators. They use their discretion to determine whether to issue a ticket or a written warning. Drivers are issued HOV or HOT lane violation tickets only when the violation is observed by a Washington State Trooper. Tickets are not issued based on HERO reports. The HERO program is for educational purposes only.
