California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal Program Ends This Month

California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program ends this month

California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program, which allows EV drivers in the carpool lane regardless of occupancy, is ending at the end of the month.

California Ends Electric Vehicle Access to Carpool Lanes

California’s electric vehicle drivers (EV) are set to lose their ability to use carpool lanes solo, as a federal program granting the privilege has not been renewed, potentially impacting commuters across the state. The Clean Air Vehicle program, which started in 2001, allowed battery-powered and plug-in hybrid vehicles to access high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes with only one occupant. More than 1.2 million decals were issued by the California…