HOV lanes; extends sunset provision on use by vehicles with clean special fuel license plates. (HB85)
Introduced By
Del. Tag Greason (R-Potomac Falls) with support from 11 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
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Description
HOV lanes; use by vehicle with clean special fuel license plates. Extends until July 1, 2013, the sunset on use of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes by vehicles bearing clean special fuel license plates, regardless of the number of occupants. Amends § 33.1-46.2 (“Designation of high-occupancy vehicle lanes; use of such lanes; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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Comments
Please do not extend this anymore so "truly qualified" users can actually benefit from the HOV lanes without having to deal with being cut-off by the "entitled" hybrid drivers (majority of vehicles). There are way too many of them on the road now and an Escalade, RX330, or any other SUV does not get the MPG to warrant this privilege. There is currently NO benefit to riding in HOV between Manassas and the Beltway.
It makes sense on many levels to continue allowing hybrids on HOV: (1) reduce congestion on regular lanes, (2) encourage energy efficient automobiles, (3) reduce emissions to aid the environment, and (4) increase funding for law enforcement. Hybrid access to 395 and 66 HOV has already been capped. Only certain more fuel-efficient hybrids are eligible. The General Assembly has already passed this bill
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