What happens if you drive in the carpool lane in California?
What happens if you drive in the carpool lane in California? An HOV lane violation ticket is a minimum $490 fine. Fine may be higher for repeat offenders. In addition, at the discretion of the county's Board of Supervisors, local counties can assess additional administrative fees.
Do cops even check carpool lanes in CA?
In California, police officers can issue tickets or warnings for violating carpool lanes. The California Vehicle Code allows law enforcement officers to issue citations for carpool lane violations, which can result in fines and points on the driver's record.
Can a motorhome drive in the carpool lane in California?
A: The RV driver is not allowed to tow anything and drive in the HOV lanes, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Steve Carapia of the CHP's Inland Division, He said an RV is considered a passenger vehicle, and the rules are no different than if our readers were driving a standard car.