Overview
- The 60-day DMV and CHP grace period ended Dec. 1, and officers resumed standard HOV enforcement with fines reported at about $490.
- CHP officials say they will ticket solo drivers in carpool lanes but are not planning targeted enforcement operations.
- CARB says more than 1.2 million decals were issued over the program’s life, with over half a million active as of mid-August.
- The federal New Clean Vehicle Credit expired Sept. 30, ending up to $7,500 for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used models.
- Related perks are winding down, including Bay Area FasTrak discounts that ended Oct. 1, 91 Express Lane benefits ending Dec. 31, and some free city parking such as in Santa Monica.