California Air Resources Board

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decals that allow vehicles meeting specified emissions standards single occupancy use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes. CARB establishes the official list of eligible vehicles based upon vehicle emissions.
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Eligible Vehicle List

Official list of all qualifying vehicles. Carpool stickers are non-renewable.

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Applicants can now apply online

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Burgundy decals expire September 30, 2025

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Incentives for Cleaner Cars

In order to meet California's health-based air quality standards and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, the cars we drive and the fuel we use must get as close as possible to zero emission.

The California legislature adopted programs to allow single occupancy use of select advanced clean cars in HOV or carpool lanes to promote the purchase and lease of the cleanest models.

Incentive Programs

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California Residents can get up to $7,000

Incentives for low-income California drivers

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