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EV permits are available until 2019 with no limits. There is a one-time free for the processing and issuance of the sticker.
In some parts of the state where the HOV was co-opted into Express Lanes, travel may be gratis or discounted, depending on the route (county) etc... Regular Toll Roads are at prevailing rates.
In some parts of the state where the HOV was co-opted into Express Lanes, travel may be gratis or discounted, depending on the route (county) etc... Regular Toll Roads are at prevailing rates.
Mark Z
Active Member
If you drive the 91 Express Lanes, then don't miss the FREE or 50% discount M-F, eastbound between 4-6 PM offer for ZEVs. You must download this form: https://www.91expresslanes.com/pdf/specapp.pdf
More info: https://www.91expresslanes.com/signup.asp
On all other FasTrak toll roads and toll bridges, a full rate is charged. There are NO monthly fees for ZEV if you have the 91 Express Lanes pass. You can use the 91 Express Lanes FasTrak pass on The Toll Roads.
The small print: If you drive a pure zero-emission vehicle (100% battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell), you may be eligible for a Special Access Account. Special Access Accounts are available for customers who always drive with three or more people in their vehicle, drive a motorcycle, a pure zero emission vehicle as certified by the California Air Resources Board, or have a disabled veteran or disabled person license plate issued by the DMV. If you think you qualify, go to www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm for list of qualifying vehicles that has exhaust standard of ZEV.
Obtaining a FasTrak pass through The Toll Roads has NO ZEV discount. TheTollRoads.com | Sign Up for An Account
More info: https://www.91expresslanes.com/signup.asp
On all other FasTrak toll roads and toll bridges, a full rate is charged. There are NO monthly fees for ZEV if you have the 91 Express Lanes pass. You can use the 91 Express Lanes FasTrak pass on The Toll Roads.
The small print: If you drive a pure zero-emission vehicle (100% battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell), you may be eligible for a Special Access Account. Special Access Accounts are available for customers who always drive with three or more people in their vehicle, drive a motorcycle, a pure zero emission vehicle as certified by the California Air Resources Board, or have a disabled veteran or disabled person license plate issued by the DMV. If you think you qualify, go to www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm for list of qualifying vehicles that has exhaust standard of ZEV.
Obtaining a FasTrak pass through The Toll Roads has NO ZEV discount. TheTollRoads.com | Sign Up for An Account
Don't put them on but have them in the glove box. If you get pulled over show the cop and see if you get let off with a warning. I think most cops recognize Teslas can use the carpool lane. Maybe not so much in SoCal but in NorCal it was 70% of the drivers in car pool and maybe half didn't have stickers.
yea if this is the sticker, it looks ugly..
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JenniferQ
Active Member
It's super ugly. Some put in the window, but still ugly. What else is a Tesla but an emission-free EV?
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Correct, CHP will issue a ticket if the sticker is not affixed to the car ... not in the glove box.
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We stuck one sticker on ours... In the plastic section...
Model S HOV Sticker Placement by Dennis Pascual, on Flickr
Official CA info:
Eligible Vehicles - Single Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers
Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decals - High Occupancy Vehicle HOV Lane Usage
Yes. The fee is $8.
Eligible Vehicles - Single Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers
Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decals - High Occupancy Vehicle HOV Lane Usage
Yes. The fee is $8.
But the question is... is it still a fine? I mean it's illegal for me to drive w/o insurance however if I get a ticket for not having my proof of insurance be with me (and I am insured) I can simply show proof to the court and have the ticket dismissed. Is this not the case here?
steph280
Member
The sticker does look ugly. We put the small one on the rear plastic apron like AEDennis did.
When you apply for the free 91Expressway Fastrak, ask for the one with 3 position switch, so you can also use it for free on the 10 and 110 express lanes. By default they send you the standard one.
Now with Fastrak there is also the issue that Tesla's windshield blocks the reader from reading it. The transponder doesn't beep and we get dinged the full rate. So now I have to open the moonroof and hold it above our head everytime we pass the reader station.
When you apply for the free 91Expressway Fastrak, ask for the one with 3 position switch, so you can also use it for free on the 10 and 110 express lanes. By default they send you the standard one.
Now with Fastrak there is also the issue that Tesla's windshield blocks the reader from reading it. The transponder doesn't beep and we get dinged the full rate. So now I have to open the moonroof and hold it above our head everytime we pass the reader station.
I put one on the back and passenger side on my first Model S, since it was pearl white is did not look too bad.
My new one is blue, and I can't bring myself to stick that ugly white sticker on the paint. I'm going to try just the one on the back in the plastic like you did.
JenniferQ
Active Member
Haha! They really believe in fines here, compared to Texas! Carpool violations can be upwards of $400! Really makes you think twice.
