House Research Bill Summary

 

File Number: H.F. 1243

Date: March 18, 2005

Version: First Engrossment

Status: Transportation Finance Committee

Authors: Brod and others

Subject: Hybrid vehicles in HOV lanes

Analyst: John Williams, 651-296-5045

 

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Requires the Department of Transportation, unless prohibited by federal law or regulation, and with approval of Federal Highway administration, to:

}         allow hybrid vehicles to use HOV lanes regardless of minimum vehicle occupancy requirements, if approved by Federal Highway Administration

}         allow single-occupant hybrid vehicles (vehicles operated by both electricity and gasoline) to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes without fee or toll

Requires department to issue decals to hybrid vehicles on request for a $15 fee. Makes it a misdemeanor to display the decal in a vehicle if the decal was not issued for that vehicle.

Amends the law prohibiting objects in a vehicle between the driver and the windshield to allow electronic toll collection devices.