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Decals cover metered onramp?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by BrettDanKen, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. BrettDanKen

    BrettDanKen Junior Member

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    I live in Calif. and have the HOV lane decals on my Prius. My wife wonders if the decals allow "driver only" on the metered onramps. Anyone have a reading on this?
     
    #1 BrettDanKen, Oct 15, 2005
  2. Sufferin' Prius Envy

    Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member

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    Yes, the sticker is good for unmetered "Diamond" on-ramp lanes.
    Just don't go thinking it gives you the right to blast through a regular on-ramp meter if there is no diamond on-ramp lane for you to use.

    "CARPOOL LANES AND ONRAMPS
    A carpool lane is a special freeway lane only for buses and/or carpools. You may use a carpool lane or onramp if your vehicle carries the minimum number of people required for the carpool lane or you drive a low-emission vehicle displaying a special DMV-issued decal."
    http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs22thru25.htm
     
    #2 Sufferin' Prius Envy, Oct 16, 2005
  3. KTPhil

    KTPhil Active Member

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    I asked earlier and did not get a reply, but given that those ramp lanes are marked with a diamond, signifying HOVs, I use them.
     
    #3 KTPhil, Oct 16, 2005
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