High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
HOV lanes decrease driving times, reduce stress and improve the region's air quality. How? The system is designated for carpools, vanpools, and transit buses — all ways of travel that reduce single-occupant vehicles on our busy roads.
HOV Lane Usage Requirements
The following may use HOV lanes:
- Vehicles with two or more occupants
- Certified Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), such as electrically-powered cars and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Emergency vehicles
- Buses
Hours of Operation
HOV lanes on I-75, I-85 and I-20 are all operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
HOV Information