What does HOV 2 mean in Virginia?
What does HOV 2 mean in Virginia? HOV-2+ lanes give motorists traveling with two or more people in the vehicle the benefit of riding in a reserved lane during HOV-2+ hours while freeing up congestion in the general purpose lanes. If you want to take the HOV-2+ lanes and are interested in starting a carpool or vanpool, call TRAFFIX at 1-800-700-RIDE.
Can anyone use the express lane in Virginia?
I-495 and I-95 Express Lanes Tolling is always in effect. All drivers need an E-ZPass to use the Express lanes, and carpools with three or more people (HOV-3) need an E-ZPass Flex to use the lanes for free. Motorcycles also use the lanes for free, with or without E-ZPass.
How do express lanes work in Virginia?
If you travel on I-66 Inside the Beltway during Express Lane hours, you need to have an E-ZPass funded and properly mounted in your vehicle. If you are an HOV driver, you'll need an E-ZPass Flex switched to HOV mode to use the lanes for free. Visit www.ezpassva.com to get your E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex.