Go for it, I’m sure the State will love all the money the keep making off of you with all those tickets. Then when you lose your license you’ll probably be whining about that.
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Driving in HOV lane without sticker
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I was pulled-over for not having the sticker affixed in the designated areas on my car. Luckily, I had my stickers in the glove box and explained to the officer that I was just waiting for the PPF to arrive before putting them on. He let me off with a stern warning that you ARE breaking the law if you are in the HOV lane without the stickers. CHP officers don't care if it's a Tesla or any other EV. He said, at highway speeds, the only way to quickly verify is to look for the stickers. He also added, it is a $550+ ticket (moving violation, hence +1 pt on your record) not counting the cost to go to traffic school. Not to mention the penalty in insurance premium you will have to pay for 2+ years if you are not able to go to traffic school.
I don't know about anyone else but I hate paying fines, period. You get absolutely nothing for it other than wasted time and money. For those who drive in and out of HOV lanes taking their chances (not getting caught), well... good for them. Nonetheless, that ticket is going to poke right where it hurts when the luck runs out.
I don't know about anyone else but I hate paying fines, period. You get absolutely nothing for it other than wasted time and money. For those who drive in and out of HOV lanes taking their chances (not getting caught), well... good for them. Nonetheless, that ticket is going to poke right where it hurts when the luck runs out.
They could probably play dumb and talk themselves out of one but even then it's totally up to the cop. However, it's been my experience that HOV violators rarely get off with a warning.I completely agree, and have posted a similar experience from the Northeast. But some will continue to argue that they’ve never heard of cops ticketing a Tesla without stickers.
It’s kind of the same story as being over speed limit, not having front plate, having darker tints… it’s rare to get dinged for it, but when you do, it hurts! I have my stickers, I only have had one on for the past 6 months, the other ones and the paperwork in the glovebox. Hoping to just get a warning if I ever get pulled over. At least I have one on and can prove I paid my dues, but if I get a ticket, at the end of the day I will deserve it.
Same as others, bought the $5 roll of M3 PPF on Amazon and cut it the shape or the sticker and slapped it on the car. I’ve actually gotten used to seeing it now.
Same as others, bought the $5 roll of M3 PPF on Amazon and cut it the shape or the sticker and slapped it on the car. I’ve actually gotten used to seeing it now.
MichaelMuni
Member
I've heard of banks being robbed before and the thieves were not caught right away. That doesn't mean I'm going to start robbing banks.
In my case the highway cop was kind of aggressive. He just glared at me and said, “And why have you not put on the stickers?” While debating how to answer, he smirked and bellowed “…’cause you didn’t want to mess up your bumper!” I nodded, and he apparently appreciated my honesty but swore he would tag me next time.They could probably play dumb and talk themselves out of one but even then it's totally up to the cop. However, it's been my experience that HOV violators rarely get off with a warning.
TSLY
Member
Got the sticker. Then noticed how they ruined the looks of every car I saw them plastered on. What a hideous abomination! I keep the sticker in my frunk along with some PPF in case I ever need to use it. An outdated idea if there ever was one.
My red stickers have expired. I thought maybe it was safer to leave them on, but do you recommend just removing them and not having any stickers at all?
whisperingshad
Active Member
Id probably leave them on, if you happen to get pulled over you can say you didnt know they expired
I use thin magnets cut to the shape of the stickers. When I'm going to drive in HOV lane, I slap them on. Then I take it off when I get home.
I have FasTrak CAV toll tag already. The CAV decals look ugly as hell and I want to get rid of them.
Can I still drive on HOV lanes without these decals? (2 people and toll tag set to 2)
Will cops pull over me for not having CAV decals?
Thanks
Can I still drive on HOV lanes without these decals? (2 people and toll tag set to 2)
Will cops pull over me for not having CAV decals?
Thanks
if you've got two people in the car (driver + passenger) no sticker is necessary.
if you're wearing the stickers, you can use HOV lanes driver-only if you want or need to.
on toll roads, the trariff still applies. regardless of sticker, you're paying the toll. the stickers are for non-toll HOV lane use.
There’s no point in keeping them in your trunk. If you get pulled over you’re getting the $500 ticket. If you don’t have them on the car, it’s equivalent to not having them at all.
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
my blood boils when I see old hybrid non electrified Prius cars using new stickers that they were given by family members, stole or just made illegally. Every time, I wish they get caught by some knowledgeable California highway patrol (CHP) officer.
thanks for your honesty.......but lack of responsibility
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