Solo/Group Ride Lane Position on Freeways

[riverguy9]

Originally Posted by Jeffdag

I also like the HOV lane, but a ticket in that lane could be double the fine.

It's quite legal in California for motorcyclists to use the so-called HOV lanes (carpool lanes).

I started looking for CA, MA and FL, and began to see some mention that there's an overriding Federal law that mandates that legality in all states. I did not dig deeper to confirm that, but HOV use all comes from Federal laws stemming from the '73-'74 fuel crisis, so it makes sense.

Greg

[Jeffdag]

Originally Posted by riverguy9

It's quite legal in California for motorcyclists to use the so-called HOV lanes (carpool lanes).

I started looking for CA, MA and FL, and began to see some mention that there's an overriding Federal law that mandates that legality in all states. I did not dig deeper to confirm that, but HOV use all comes from Federal laws stemming from the '73-'74 fuel crisis, so it makes sense.

Greg

Yes - I know that it is legal in CA: Motorcycles: CHP site.
"Solo motorcyclists can use HOV lanes (and most HOT lanes) without a decal unless otherwise posted. Motorcyclists cannot ride on, in, or over solid double lines."

I have seen signs, posted on the left side of carpool lanes, stating the violations are doubled. I am assuming it meant traffic violations such as speeding, crossing over the double yellow lines etc.

[JCZ]

Originally Posted by riverguy9

It's quite legal in California for motorcyclists to use the so-called HOV lanes (carpool lanes).

I started looking for CA, MA and FL, and began to see some mention that there's an overriding Federal law that mandates that legality in all states. I did not dig deeper to confirm that, but HOV use all comes from Federal laws stemming from the '73-'74 fuel crisis, so it makes sense.

Greg

Considering the fuel crisis of 2012, they should pass a law that says only motorcycles can use HOV lanes....it only makes sense.