Is carpool free in California?

Most HOT lanes allow carpools to use the lane for free (local signs will specify this and indicate if carpools must carry a FasTrak transponder). HOT lanes may not be used by vehicles restricted to a 55 MPH speed limit. An example of a HOT lane is the Sunol Grade on Interstate 680 in the San Francisco Bay Area.



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In California, police officers can issue tickets or warnings for violating carpool lanes. The California Vehicle Code allows law enforcement officers to issue citations for carpool lane violations, which can result in fines and points on the driver's record.

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