[lizinvirginia]

Hi,
I'm new here. I live in Northern Virginia. Does anyone know the status of the hybrid exemption expiring in July 2006? Will it be extended?
On another note - when I tell people in this area that I drive a hybrid - I get nasty looks and comments that I am part of the problem, clogging up the HOV lanes! :shock: Does anyone else hear that?
Have a great afternoon!

 

[Bigphoto]

Haven't heard if it will be extended beyond July 2006 or not.
As for clogging up the HOV it's just not true. If you get on HOV about 30 to 45 min after 3-HOV starts the traffic isn't bad and everything runs smoothly. If someone gives you a hard time, tell them to go pick up two slugs and then they to can ride the HOV.

For thos not from the DC Metro area go to this web site to read about slug:
http://www.slug-lines.com/

 

[hybrideyes]

Unfortunately, a state task force has strongly recommended against extending the exemption. See http://www.virginiadot.org/comtravel/hov-default.asp and scroll down a bit to "HOV News."

Of course, the General Assembly is not required to take this advice, so we'll see. Might depend on how many legislators bought hybrids to make the drive to Richmond easier.

To contact your legislator, see http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform