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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

Dedicated alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) displaying the required AFV license plate are allowed to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. An $8 special plate administration fee applies.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has received approval from the federal government allowing the use of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in HOV lanes at any time, regardless of the number of passengers. Only the Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius HEVs are eligible for HOV lane access. Qualified HEVs must display the required energy efficient license plate affixed with an HEV decal.

(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2416 and 28-737B, and Executive Order No. 2007-03, 2007)

Point of Contact

Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division Customer Call Center
Phone (602) 255-0072 (Phoenix), (520) 629-9808 (Tucson), or (800)