HOV lane

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of HOV lane¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

“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.

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Jiminez of San Diego was driving a 2023 red Tesla Model Y southbound at a high rate of speed in the HOV lane and “intentionally drove into the rear of a 2025 gray BMW motorcycle,” the CHP said.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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