WHO OWNS THE HOT lanes in Virginia?
Transurban Group
The $969 million project is being implemented as a design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) public-private partnership (P3) between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and 95 Express Lanes LLC (95 Express), a private consortium owned by the Australian toll road operator Transurban Group (90 percent) …
How much is an HOV ticket in Virginia?
Under Virginia law, a first HOV violation is $125, a second $250, a third $500 and a fourth $1,000 plus three points on the driver’s license.
How much is e ZPass Express in Virginia?
The Express Lanes will help get you there faster with quick, simple and predictable travel along 495, 95 and 395 in Northern Virginia. Grab your E-ZPass®, buckle up and enjoy riding in the fast lanes….95 Express Lanes.
| Facility Name | Administrative Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| I66 INSIDE BELTWAY | $1.50 |
| POWHITE PARKWAY | $1.50 |
| RMTA Expressway System | $1.50 |
Who owns EZ Pass VA?
Members of the E-Z Pass Group However, all of them are regulated by the main entity, the Virginia Department of Transportation. You can find more information about the E-Z Pass Group members on this website. As of now, there are more than 41 million transponders in use.
What vehicles are eligible to drive in the HOV lane?
Use of the HOV decal issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will allow Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEV) and Hybrid vehicles certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle lane at any time regardless of its occupancy.
Do you have to pay for HOV lanes?
The lanes are free to most vehicles on weekends, certain holidays and overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. If your carpool has enough passengers, you can set a Flex Pass to HOV mode to use the express toll lanes for free. The carpool occupancy requirement depends on the time of day.
What kinds of vehicles are allowed in the HOV lane?
There are several types of vehicles that are permitted to use HOV lanes which include: alternative fuel vehicles licensed with an alternative fuel certified license plate, buses, emergency vehicles (including fire, law enforcement, and medical vehicle), motorcycles, and vehicles carrying the permitted number of vehicles.
What are “HOV” lanes and what does HOV stand for?
HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicle. An HOV lane is a special lane reserved for those carrying more than one person, such as carpools, vanpools and buses. They are usually located next to the regular, or unrestricted lanes.