CA HOV Access

[elc7rik1]

Can someone help me understand CA HOV access program?

I got a M3 AWD in Sept 2019 and trying to figure out if I should apply for HOV access now or wait till the beginning of next year (2020). Based on my understanding, if I apply now I will get a purple sticker that will be valid until Jan 1st, 2023 and if I apply in January of next year, I will the new color sticker (for 2020) that will be valid till Jan 1st of 2024 - so, waiting till next year will get me an extra year of HOV access. Is that correct?

Also, what determines what sticker I get? Is it the year of purchase of vehicle or is it the year I apply for HOV access?

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[rxlawdude]

The date the sticker is issued determines which "year" you get. You are correct - waiting till early January (or late December, as it will take them time to process) will get you an additional full year of HOV access.

 

[elc7rik1]

The date the sticker is issued determines which "year" you get. You are correct - waiting till early January (or late December, as it will take them time to process) will get you an additional full year of HOV access.

Awesome! Thanks for a quick reply.

 

[MD JD]

still no update on next year's sticker color