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How
to Use the Carpool Lanes
Carpool lanes are a big advantage to carpooling. There are now nearly 1,000 miles of carpool lanes in Southern California. The average commuter who uses the carpool lane saves 36 minutes per day.
Here are a few carpool lane facts to keep in mind:
- Posted speed limits do apply to the carpool
lane.
- Check posted signs for the required number of
riders. Most carpool lanes require only two passengers but a few
require three.
- A child does count as a carpooler.
- Only enter or exit carpool lanes at designated
points. These areas are indicated by a white line in place of
the double yellow line. Signs are normally posted indicating what
freeway off-ramps are served by a carpool lane exit. It's unlawful
and extremely dangerous to cross the double yellow line of a carpool
lane.
- The fine for a first carpool lane violation is $341.
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