Towing & HOV Lanes

[YellowXterra]

Question, When towing yur camper is there any issues with using the HOV lanes as long as the family is in the truck ? I have found using the HOV lane along I 75 in Atlanta is a life saver with out towing so I figure it would be even better towing.

 

[Teamubr]

I always use it going through ATL. I never saw anything prohibiting big or heavy towing vehicles.

j

 

[2goofycampers]

The following vehicles may use HOV Lanes:

* Vehicles with two or more (living and not pre-infant) persons.
* Emergency Vehicles (Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical)
* Motorcycles
* Buses
* Alternative Fuel vehicles properly licensed with an AF license plate

From http://dps.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,5635600_40297971_40296144,00.html

I'd do it.

 

[GoNfast38]

Sorry for a stupid question, but what is an HOV lane?

 

[motherwild]

high-occupancy vehicle

 

[chartle]

Sorry for a stupid question, but what is an HOV lane?

This explains what they are and how they work.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-occupancy_vehicle_lane

 

[martymarty]

everywhere I have been pullling a trailer in an HOV was a no no

 

[DisCamper]

I think it for 2 axel vehicles only. No trailers or towing. I wouldn’t chance it that could be an extra unnecessary expense for your vacation.

 

[martymarty]

I think it for 2 axel vehicles only. No trailers or towing. I wouldn’t chance it that could be an extra unnecessary expense for your vacation.

HOV tix are $$$$$

 

[DisCamper]

HOV tix are $$$$$

I must be easy revenue. It’s very hard to fight. Down here during rush hour you see Po Po about every 5 miles sitting on the side of the HOV lane just waiting.

 

[John VN]

I remember reading an article a long time ago regarding HOV Lanes being for passenger vehicles only, not vehicles towing.

 

[2goofycampers]

Can I be in the HOV lane if I’m pulling a trailer?

Yes, as long as the combined gross weight of both the vehicle and trailer is 10,000 pounds or less, and you are able to keep up with the flow of traffic. A ticket may be issued if you are impeding "normal and reasonable movement of traffic" in the lane (RCW 46.61.425).

The 10,000 pound weight limit does not apply to recreational vehicles.

I do see California is an exception to the rule.

 

[Teamubr]

HOV tix are $$$$$

The Atlanta link says first offense is $75 and no points. That's a lot cheaper than a ticket in Illinois. Our cheapest fine is $135.

From the Georgia link above, it doesn't prohibit towing.

2 GoofyCampers,
Where is your quote from that says "Yes"? I see "RCW 46.61.425" but don't know what state that references.


People citing 10,000 lb limit, do you have a citation? I'm interested because I'll be going through Atlanta in early afternoon on a Friday. If I can't use the HOV lanes, I'll loop around on 285.

j

 

[YellowXterra]

Even if you can't use the HOV lane I think it is still faster and easyer to go right down 75 and not the Atlanta Motor Speedway aka I 285

 

[YellowXterra]

Just remembered my Ex Sister in law is an officer in Atlanta GA, Call her and she said as long as you have the people in the truck your gonna be fine. She did say some HOV lanes are now 3+ people and some are still 2+ people so watch for the signs.

 

[Teamubr]

Thanks YellowXterra.

I'll be taking I-75. Although, the Atlanta Motor 285 sounds fun. I race sportscars and I'm always looking for a new track.

j

 

[YellowXterra]

I am going to Jacksonville this week, I will post an update when I get back next Sunday and let ya know how it works.

 

[GoNfast38]

I am going down through Atlanta in October. It will be a Saturday, probably before noon. Its good to know we can use those HOV lanes. Keeping up speed pulling 10K isn't a problem with the Duramax.

 

[YellowXterra]

Keeping up speed pulling 10K isn't a problem with the Duramax.

Now Ya Just Bragging

 

[GoNfast38]

Yup, bragging a bit.

Like Team, I am an ex racer, and I can tell you I will be elbows up going straight through on I75