HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
Does anyone know the law on using the HOV lane.
Can you use the HOV lane while pulling your boat with two or more people in your truck?

I don't know for sure, but I would think that would be ok.

Bob, I was told it was illegal to drive in the HOV lane with a trailer. It would be nice to clear this up.

As long as you are under 10,000 lbs and have more than 1 person in the vehicle, you should be fine (as long as you are moving at the speed of traffic). I've pulled my boat down the HOV lane through town a bunch and never had any issues.

I have pulled my boat in the HOV lane also, but I was told you could not use it if you were pulling a trailer. I just wonder what the law is on trailer and HOV lanes. If Tommy Brown or Robbie get on here, maybe they can tell us the law on trailer and HOV Lanes.

I tried to look on Google and didn't see much. I'll see if I can actually get through to someone at the DPS on the phone.

EDIT: Spoke with Brandy at the State Patrol post in Marietta (I think) and she said that as long as you have 2 or more people, the trailer is irrelavent.

So, you are good to go!

That would be great!!!!

Spoke with Brandy at the State Patrol post in Marietta (I think) and she said that as long as you have 2 or more people, the trailer is irrelavent.

So, you are good to go!

give it a try tom.. and if you get pulled over you know it was illegal...

Thanks I will give it a go.

Thank Russ
I been trying. Have not got a ticket yet.
With your word of wisdom, I will get a ticket now.
Have you quit fishing have not seen you around lately.
Tom

Tom just tell the officer Russ will pay yhe ticket.

nah havent quit tom... just more work to pay for my sons ongoing love for hockey...hopefully when the waters get cool along with the air ill be at the ramps of gatewood being able to fish with you or against you.. ;D

now with the car pool lane.. i knew a guy that had a pet store that drove from where i grew up in california to anahiem.. and he either had a manequin or an infladable matable dressed with wig and sunglasses seatbelted in and use to drive in the carpool lane... but he finally got caught and had to pay 150 fine.. this was back around in mid 90's..

Busey doesnt need them.

Lear jets dont need them.


Skydive into your destination like a star, and make the club pick up your 30k bar tab.

No issues driving in HOV with a trailer as long as there are two people in the vehicle.