YellowXterra 5 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Question, When towing yur camper is there any issues with using the HOV lanes as long as the family is in the truck ? I have found using the HOV lane along I 75 in Atlanta is a life saver with out towing so I figure it would be even better towing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 According to the GA DOT website:The following vehicles may use HOV Lanes:Vehicles with two or more (living and not pre-infant) persons. Emergency Vehicles (Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical) re aMotorcycles Buses Alternative Fuel vehicles properly licensed with an AF license plateNo mention on them being restricted or allowed.I will say to watch the signs and be aware of the rules of the road for the area you are in. Every state and county are different and will affect weather youre allowed to use them or not. For example, some have weight restrictions, some have axel restrictions (no more than 6 wheels), some allow them only during certain times, while others state they are allowed at all times without any restrictions (Whashington State if interested). California for example limits trailers to 55 on the freeways but HOV lanes are not restricted, so trailers are not allowed in HOV lanes, but MHs are. Its enough to make your head spin. Just remember, ignorance of the law is no excuse so if you try it and get caught, you may end up with a hefty fine. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 According to the GA DOT website:The following vehicles may use HOV Lanes:Vehicles with two or more (living and not pre-infant) persons. Emergency Vehicles (Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical) re aMotorcycles Buses Alternative Fuel vehicles properly licensed with an AF license plateNo mention on them being restricted or allowed.I will say to watch the signs and be aware of the rules of the road for the area you are in. Every state and county are different and will affect weather youre allowed to use them or not. For example, some have weight restrictions, some have axel restrictions (no more than 6 wheels), some allow them only during certain times, while others state they are allowed at all times without any restrictions (Whashington State if interested). California for example limits trailers to 55 on the freeways but HOV lanes are not restricted, so trailers are not allowed in HOV lanes, but MHs are. Its enough to make your head spin. Just remember, ignorance of the law is no excuse so if you try it and get caught, you may end up with a hefty fine. :DThis really ticks me off. I was just fixing to go to the morgue and get a dead person to put in the passenger seat. This obviously changes it all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I've used the HOV numerous times in Atlanta with the MH towing the car and have passed by numerous officers running radar and they have never said anything. We have also seen others doing the same as well as landscapers etc with trailers. It says 2 or more people and no trucks nothing about no trailers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRDof3...Rob 40 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 This really ticks me off. I was just fixing to go to the morgue and get a dead person to put in the passenger seat. This obviously changes it all.The sad part is that, if they didn't put that language in, some schmuck would most certainly have done just that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Don't think for a minute that someone hasn't done it........Google it :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I always assumed towing wasn't allowed in the HOV lane, but if it is legal it would be the shizz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdisneydaddy 9 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 According to the GA DOT website:The following vehicles may use HOV Lanes:Vehicles with two or more (living and not pre-infant) persons. Emergency Vehicles (Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical) re aMotorcycles Buses Alternative Fuel vehicles properly licensed with an AF license plateNo mention on them being restricted or allowed.I will say to watch the signs and be aware of the rules of the road for the area you are in. Every state and county are different and will affect weather youre allowed to use them or not. For example, some have weight restrictions, some have axel restrictions (no more than 6 wheels), some allow them only during certain times, while others state they are allowed at all times without any restrictions (Whashington State if interested). California for example limits trailers to 55 on the freeways but HOV lanes are not restricted, so trailers are not allowed in HOV lanes, but MHs are. Its enough to make your head spin. Just remember, ignorance of the law is no excuse so if you try it and get caught, you may end up with a hefty fine. :rofl2:This really ticks me off. I was just fixing to go to the morgue and get a dead person to put in the passenger seat. This obviously changes it all.Dead people make great passengers on a road trip (as long as they were strangers) they dont care when you stop, they always agree with your resteraunt choice and they never complain about your driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Yes but the downside is the decomposing always makes a big mess and you can never get the stank outta the car. Just ask Mythbusters! :rofl2: :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 In FL, the only HOV lanes are only located in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties. ILEV (inherently low emission vehicles) and HEV (hybrid energy vehicles) may operate in the lane without having the 2or more required people, but you must register to have a sticker to be in the lane. Here is the link to the Federal Laws PDF on HOV lanes.http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop09029/fhwahop09029.pdfBtw, and I didn't know this until I looked it up, motorcycles are considered ILEV vehicles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tigger 33 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I always assumed towing wasn't allowed in the HOV lane, but if it is legal it would be the shizz.The sad part is that you are more than likely right :rofl2:When DW was going to lamaze classes for DD the Nurse/Instructor told us that dads were welcome to spend the night with DW but to bring sleeping clothes or to please seep in your street clothes. No sleeping in the nude :rofl2:Thats when the Jeff Foxworthy in me came out and I ask "Is this realy a problem" to which the nurse told us that they had walked in several times on someone sprawled out naked in the recliner with the blankets on the floor. :rofl2:That was 22 years ago and will stick with me until I die Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YellowXterra 5 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Just remembered my Ex Sister in law is an officer in Atlanta GA, Call her and she said as long as you have the people in the truck your gonna be fine. She did say some HOV lanes are now 3+ people and some are still 2+ people so watch for the sign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 I looked and looked and looked. I saw nothing mentioning what you are pulling in the lane, just how many people are in the car or what kind of fuel/fuel mileage the vehicle made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YellowXterra 5 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 HOV Lane on I 75 worked great going down and coming back. No lane changes at all! Thats what I am talking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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