In a Q&A session, Gary Richards mentioned the carpool lane exemption for the 85,000 hybrid cars with stickers may be extended.
As of now, the program is scheduled to end in 2010. But Gary notes there are two bills in progress that would extend the sticker program through 2016 or 2017. The two bills are AB 1500 and AB 1502. There's a hearing scheduled for March 30.
That's good news for those who have stickers since their commute is shorter and their car is worth more. If the program were to end, used hybrid prices in California would drop immediately. As Gary points out, there are no new stickers being added on, though.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Hybrid Cars in the HOV Lane May Be Extended Through 2017
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