When may you lawfully use a lane designated for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) in New York?

When may you lawfully use a lane designated for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) in New York?

• A. When occupancy requirements are met and the lane is open to eligible vehicles.
• B. Only during peak hours.
• C. If you have a special permit.
• D. Whenever you feel like it.

Answer: (A)

Using an HOV lane is allowed only when you meet the required number of occupants and the lane is currently open to eligible vehicles. HOV lanes exist to move vehicles with more than one person aboard, and sometimes other vehicles (like buses or specially permitted vehicles) if the posted signs allow them. Always check the signs for the occupancy requirement and the hours or conditions under which the lane is open. If you have the required number of occupants and the lane indicates it’s open to your vehicle, you may enter and travel in it. If you drop below the required occupancy or the signs indicate the lane isn’t open to you, you should exit as soon as it’s safe. Using the lane when you don’t meet the occupancy rule or when the lane isn’t designated for your vehicle is not lawful.

Using an HOV lane is allowed only when you meet the required number of occupants and the lane is currently open to eligible vehicles. HOV lanes exist to move vehicles with more than one person aboard, and sometimes other vehicles (like buses or specially permitted vehicles) if the posted signs allow them. Always check the signs for the occupancy requirement and the hours or conditions under which the lane is open. If you have the required number of occupants and the lane indicates it’s open to your vehicle, you may enter and travel in it. If you drop below the required occupancy or the signs indicate the lane isn’t open to you, you should exit as soon as it’s safe. Using the lane when you don’t meet the occupancy rule or when the lane isn’t designated for your vehicle is not lawful.