Left Lane HOV 2+ Only (Timed) Sign
Left lane is HOV only during specified hours (6:30-9:30 AM, Mon-Fri)
What to do
Use left lane only if you have 2+ occupants during posted times.
Tips
Outside posted hours, lane may be available to all traffic.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Use left lane only if you have 2+ occupants during posted times.
Common mistake
Not checking time restrictions
About regulatory signs
Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles with black or red markings, and they carry the force of law — speed limits, turn restrictions, right-of-way. Ignoring one is a traffic violation. The written test regularly checks whether you know exactly what a regulatory sign requires you to do.
Practice the rule this sign carries
What does a double set of solid white lines between a highway's regular lanes and an HOV/carpool lane typically mean?
- A. You may cross freely at any point
- B. Crossing is prohibited except at specifically marked entry/exit points
- C. It applies only to motorcycles
- D. It marks a passing zone
Show answer
B. Crossing is prohibited except at specifically marked entry/exit points — Double solid white lines along an HOV lane indicate that crossing is restricted to designated entry and exit points, helping keep the carpool lane flowing without unpredictable merges.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 3 — Markings — Pavement and Curb Markings · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Left Lane HOV 2+ Only (Timed) Sign mean?
Left lane is HOV only during specified hours (6:30-9:30 AM, Mon-Fri)
What should you do at a Left Lane HOV 2+ Only (Timed) Sign?
Use left lane only if you have 2+ occupants during posted times.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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