HB 2863
Initials LM/KL Page 1 Transportation & Infrastructure
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
HB 2863: trailers; HOV lanes; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Carter N, LD 15
Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
Overview
Prohibits a vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer from using a high occupancy
vehicle (HOV) lane.
History
A person must not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in
a HOV lane, at any time the use of the HOV lane is restricted to vehicles carrying two or
more persons, including the driver. This does not apply to any of the following:
1) during the performance of a tow truck operator's duties, a tow truck operator
driving a tow truck;
2) a person driving a motorcycle;
3) a person driving a public transportation vehicle; or
4) an authorized emergency vehicle in use by a first responder in the line of duty.
A person who violates HOV regulation is subject to a civil penalty of $200 (A.R.S. § 28-737).
Provisions
1. Restricts a vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer from using a HOV lane at
any time. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note