Carpool (HOV) lanes are a driver’s best friend during commute hours: you can zip by traffic and cut your commute time.

To drive in carpool lanes during your commute, you must be in a carpool, vanpool, public transit vehicle, or riding a motorcycle. Single-occupant hybrid vehicles are also permitted in carpool lanes during designated commute hours. Get more information.

Carpool lanes vary in their hours of operation and the minimum number of people per car. Check the list below to verify details for the lane(s) on your commute. Follow the guidelines, as a violation of HOV lane use can result in a minimum $381 fine.

During non-commute hours, carpool lanes revert to general traffic use.

Questions? Send us an e-mail. Want to find carpool partners or vanpools? Receive a FREE matchlist online by using the 511 RideMatch Service , or call us at 511 and say “Rideshare”.

Click for text version: Carpool lanes or Park & Ride lots or Bridge Toll info

Click here for an interactive map of Carpool lanes or see text details below.

Below are links to learn about Carpool Lanes by Location:

North Bay Routes: