Question 4806
May a dual-purpose vehicle (vehículo mixto) carrying only the driver ever drive in a high-occupancy vehicle (VAO) lane?
- Yes, if it displays the V-15 sign or the parking card for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
- Yes, if the driver is a novice driver.
- No, because it must be occupied by the minimum number of people established.
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Correct answer: Yes, if it displays the V-15 sign or the parking card for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
An adaptable dual-purpose vehicle may use the HOV lane when it meets the occupancy requirement for that section. If it displays the V-15 sign or the parking card for people with disabilities and reduced mobility, it may enter with only the driver aboard. In the image, the van has the wheelchair symbol on its rear door, the same symbol shown next to 2+ on the lane panel. Being a novice driver changes nothing; a novice driver may use the HOV lane, but with the number of people required for that section.