HOV lane

American  

noun

1. a highway or street lane for high-occupancy vehicles, usually marked with large diamond shapes on the pavement.

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Etymology

Origin of HOV lane

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

As an EV perk comes to an end, solo drivers must exit the HOV lane or face a fine.

From Los Angeles Times

“Just like a lot of other incentives, the HOV lane access through the Clean Air Vehicle Program is one of those things that drivers look to to assess the overall package of what it’s like to either go electric or to get that next electric vehicle,” said Alexia Martineau, senior policy manager for Plug in America.

From Los Angeles Times

As of 5:40 p.m. the eastbound HOV lane was open on the freeway, but the remaining eastbound lanes were closed, according to the California Highway Patrol.

From Los Angeles Times

Young’s recent issues began on Sept. 12, when he got into an argument with a motorist in the HOV lane on the 405 Freeway, records show.

From Los Angeles Times

They took the next off-ramp and circled back, slowing to about 30 mph in the HOV lane with the car’s hazard lights on.

From Los Angeles Times