LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1500, as amended, Lieu. High-occupancy lanes: single occupancy
vehicles: sunset date.
Existing law authorizes the
Department of Transportation to designate certain lanes for the
exclusive use of high-occupancy vehicles (HOV), which lanes may also
be used, until January 1, 2011, by certain low-emission and hybrid
vehicles not carrying the requisite number of passengers otherwise
required for the use of an HOV lane if the vehicle displays a valid
identifier issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Existing law,
until January 1, 2011, makes it a misdemeanor to illegally use a
decal, label, or other identifiers issued by the department.
This bill would extend the date, to January 1,
2014
2015 , that specified low-emission vehicles can
use high-occupancy lanes, the department can issue low-emission
decals or other identifiers, and illegal use of a department-issued
decal on a low-emission vehicle is considered a misdemeanor, creating
a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution
requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts
for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions
establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this
act for a specified reason.
Comments/questions on AB 1500 (Lieu): High-occupancy lanes: single occupancy vehicles: sunset date.
