No carpool lane for California hybrid car owners?
The AP is reporting that California hybrid car drivers might not be able to use the car pool lane, even though the state recently approved such legislation.
The legislation, scheduled to start in January, gave hybrid owners the right to start using California's Diamond Lanes with only a single occupant.
Because the Federal government has not yet approved a waiver for California's legislation, the state is contemplating delaying the measure. Should California proceed without the waiver, the state could lose future Federal highway funding.
Some thought the Federal waiver was automatic; however, Virginia ran into the same problem earlier this year, but chose to allow hybrids without Federal approval.
"I didn't anticipate the political opposition potentially of the automobile manufacturers," said Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, author of the bill which received enthusiastic support from Schwarzenegger.
Some claim Federal government action won't be taken for at least 6 months.
So, don't take your Toyota Prius into the carpool lane without a passenger if you live in California.
The State Patrol, according to reports, will ticket you.
Join our Hybrid Car Club to stay informed.
The legislation, scheduled to start in January, gave hybrid owners the right to start using California's Diamond Lanes with only a single occupant.
Because the Federal government has not yet approved a waiver for California's legislation, the state is contemplating delaying the measure. Should California proceed without the waiver, the state could lose future Federal highway funding.
Some thought the Federal waiver was automatic; however, Virginia ran into the same problem earlier this year, but chose to allow hybrids without Federal approval.
"I didn't anticipate the political opposition potentially of the automobile manufacturers," said Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, author of the bill which received enthusiastic support from Schwarzenegger.
Some claim Federal government action won't be taken for at least 6 months.
So, don't take your Toyota Prius into the carpool lane without a passenger if you live in California.
The State Patrol, according to reports, will ticket you.
Join our Hybrid Car Club to stay informed.
Labels: Hybrid Vehicles, prius, toyota
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10:54 AM
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More people should learn about electric vehicles as a solution. "Zero emissions" is something that's going to be required by law one day (you know it will). Making the decision to go electric is far cheaper anyway, like 10 cents on the dollar vs. gas. (source: zapworld.com)
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