How to Drive Your Hybrid in California Carpool Lanes

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Buy a vehicle that meets California's emissions requirements.. Visit the California Air Resources Board website to find a list of eligible vehicles.. Match your car's year, make and model to the list of eligible vehicles.

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Buy a vehicle that meets California's emissions requirements.

Step 1

Buy a vehicle that meets California's emissions requirements.

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Visit the California Air Resources Board website to find a list of eligible vehi

Step 2

Visit the California Air Resources Board website to find a list of eligible vehicles.

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Match your car's year, make and model to the list of eligible vehicles.

Step 3

Match your car's year, make and model to the list of eligible vehicles.

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Contact the ARB helpline.

Step 4

Contact the ARB helpline.

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Obtain an application form online or at a DMV office.

Step 5

Obtain an application form online or at a DMV office.

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Provide the identifying information about the vehicle.

Step 6

Provide the identifying information about the vehicle.

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Provide your personal information.

Step 7

Provide your personal information.

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Mark your selections for the decal you desire.

Step 8

Mark your selections for the decal you desire.

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Complete Section 3 if you have a qualifying enhanced clean air vehicle.

Step 9

Complete Section 3 if you have a qualifying enhanced clean air vehicle.

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Complete Sections 4 and 5 only if you are applying for replacement decals.

Step 10

Complete Sections 4 and 5 only if you are applying for replacement decals.

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Sign the application.

Step 11

Sign the application.

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Submit the application by mail or in person.

Step 12

Submit the application by mail or in person.

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Await delivery of your CAV decal.

Step 13

Await delivery of your CAV decal.

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Display the CAV decal on your car.

Step 14

Display the CAV decal on your car.

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Drive in the HOV lane.

Step 15

Drive in the HOV lane.

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Register also for Fastrack automatic toll payment in the San Francisco area.

Step 16

Register also for Fastrack automatic toll payment in the San Francisco area.

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