1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Metro Expresslanes

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by TrinaF., Mar 20, 2015.

  1. TrinaF.

    TrinaF. Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2014
    74
    23
    0
    Location:
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Posted on the Metro Expresslanes Facebook site today:

    "If I have a Prius Plug-In with a CAV sticker, can I drive in the lanes on the 10 freeway? I know I'll need a transponder.. I just can't find anywhere on your site what the regulations are for this. Thank you."

    Answer:
    "Hi Trina. I assume your vehicle has either a white or green sticker? If so, yes, you do still need a transponder, but green and white stickered vehicles travel toll free regardless of number of occupants in the vehicle. Be sure that before you head out set your transponder to "3." Hope this helps and let me know how your trip is."

    I'm almost afraid to do this after reading another thread here regarding issues in these lanes.....
     
    #1 TrinaF., Mar 20, 2015
  2. rxlawdude

    rxlawdude Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2011
    701
    219
    0
    Location:
    So Calif
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tesla Model S
    Why would you be afraid to do it? If you have green stickers and a 3-position-switch transponder, it's exactly as easy as your quote above says. I haven't done the I-10 express lanes, but use I-110 express lanes about once a month. Haven't been charged, and haven't been ticketed. :)
     
    #2 rxlawdude, Mar 20, 2015
    TrinaF. likes this.
  3. TrinaF.

    TrinaF. Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2014
    74
    23
    0
    Location:
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    rxlawdude, where did you get your transponder? I thought AAA had them, but when I go on the website for the expresslanes, it shows only Albertson's and Costco have them......
     
    #3 TrinaF., Apr 3, 2015
  4. priusnoob78

    priusnoob78 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2014
    23
    5
    0
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    I got mine at AAA in Pasadena. So they do have them at there. No problems using express lanes.
     
    #4 priusnoob78, Apr 4, 2015
  5. PriusC_Commuter

    PriusC_Commuter Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2013
    914
    307
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles/ Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    I purchased my transponder from AAA in Anaheim Hills, and have never had an issue with the 110 plus the handful of times I've used the 10.
     
    #5 PriusC_Commuter, Apr 4, 2015
  6. TrinaF.

    TrinaF. Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2014
    74
    23
    0
    Location:
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Thanks!
     
    #6 TrinaF., Apr 6, 2015
  7. rxlawdude

    rxlawdude Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2011
    701
    219
    0
    Location:
    So Calif
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tesla Model S
    Glad others answered. I know the Toll Corridor Authority (TCA) here in Irvine has them for sure, but with the toll lanes in LA, there had to be a more local source up there. :)
     
    #7 rxlawdude, Apr 6, 2015
  8. ELYKB

    ELYKB Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2014
    32
    8
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    You can order them online.
    Also they have program for low income if you qualify.
     
    #8 ELYKB, May 19, 2015
    rxlawdude likes this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)