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easy way is to get XPel overwrap for the bumper or a small subsection. Then apply the sticker to the XPEL. Once the HOV sticker expires in Jan 2019, remove the Xpel overwrap with the sticker on it.Is the sticker hard to remove?
Any advice on applying to bumper safely?
Magnets?
I applied for my sticker 3 weeks ago and still waiting. Is it a fix-it ticket if pulled over for not having them on the car (but having them in the glove compartment), or would it be an HOV violation ticket?
Is it possible that CA can extend the expiration beyond 2019?This is what I done and will do when the sticker expires in Jan 2019.
Not sure. But that is when the program expires. Who knows what they will do then. You will just have to wait and see.Is it possible that CA can extend the expiration beyond 2019?
While I am still waiting for the white HOV sticker, anyone here got a ticket for driving HOV lane while waiting?
So far no cops have yet pulled me over, but I read by searching google that the cameras are there to issue a ticket.
Been there several times, would I get tickets in the following a few weeks?
How has your experience been for those who were in the same situation?
Is the sticker hard to remove?
Any advice on applying to bumper safely?
Magnets?
I got a question regarding the HOV sticker. My DS told me I have to wait until I get my license plates before I start applying. Is that true? Or can I do it immediately.
Your DS is right technically speaking. I've heard coworkers who got their applications denied for leaving the license plate number field blank. Others got their stickers anyway.
The instructions in the registration pack that came with the stickers says "PLEASE" place the stickers here, here and here. To me, "please" is a question, not an order. I "think" an officer would understand if I get pulled over.
I called again, it turns out that date was for the Green HOV Stickers (PHEV). For the White HOV Stickers (BEV), they are actually processing applications from 1/5/2017 as of 2/1/2017.I found out from the DMV that as of 1/31/2017 they are processing HOV Sticker applications from 12/19/2016.
It's been extended once, they could do so again. I kind of suspect they'll let the Green plug-in hybrid stickers expire in 2019 and extend the white stickers for another few years, but that's just a guess.Is it possible that CA can extend the expiration beyond 2019?
Since you don't have the stickers yet, you are not legal to drive in the carpool lane. No question.
I have my carpool lane stickers in the car, my car is registered to drive in the carpool lane and legal to do so. I however have not placed them on the car. I had someone literally cut the paint off of my Volt to steal the stickers since they can't be peeled off. Left three nice holes in the paint. Bumper had to be replaced. Not cool.
I haven't been "knock on wood" pulled over yet, but that's probably just because it probably hasn't been noticed yet. I do think I'd get out of it if I did though, since I have the stickers in the car and the car itself is legally registered to do so. The instructions in the registration pack that came with the stickers says "PLEASE" place the stickers here, here and here. To me, "please" is a question, not an order. I "think" an officer would understand if I get pulled over. Could be wrong, but it's not like I didn't do what was required to make the car legal. I just didn't put three stickers on the car. I leave the instructions in with the stickers to show an officer if/when the time comes to show that it only says "please" and not "must" place the stickers.......There is a difference. The written law states they must be displayed. Doesn't say specifically where. On my last Tesla, I placed them in the rear door quarter windows and one inside the rear window and cops did see it, slowing down to look before driving off. My new car however has tinted windows, so you really can't see them on this car if I do the same. If you don't have tinted windows though, pretty sure no officer would pull you over if they're in there. He'd have to be bored to do so. The only argument would be that they might think you're moving them from car to car since they're not permanently affixed to the car.
But again, if you don't have them, you're illegal either way and have no technicality to stand on if you get caught. For me, I figure the risk of a $400 ticket is worth it over having to pay $1,500+ to replace/re-paint my bumper if they get stolen again. Naturally, without the stickers, I am subjecting myself to the inconvenience of being pulled over, defeating the purpose of saving time in the HOV lane.
On the camera, I can't imagine how a camera could send you a ticket for an HOV violation. How could the camera possibly see into the back seat of the car to see if you have a baby back there in a car seat? Especially if the windows are tinted. A baby is legally a second person in the car. I can see express lanes being ticketed by camera, but certainly not an HOV violation.