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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2863
trailers; HOV lanes; prohibition
Purpose
Prohibits a vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer from using a high occupancy
vehicle (HOV) lane.
Background
A person may not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in
the HOV lane. At any time, the use of the HOV lane is restricted to vehicles carrying two or more
persons, except for: 1) a motor vehicle with an alternative fuel vehicle special plate or an
alternative fuel vehicle sticker at any time, regardless of occupancy level; 2) during the
performance of a tow truck operator's duties; 3) a person driving a motorcycle; 4) a person driving
a public transportation vehicle; and 5) an authorized emergency vehicle that is in use by a first
responder in the line of duty. A violation of the requirements for HOV-lane use is subject to a civil
penalty of $200, $100 of which is deposited in the state General Fund (A.R.S. ยง 28-737).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Prohibits a vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer from using a HOV lane at any
time.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
TI 2/19/25 DP 7-0-0-0
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Read 2/26/25 47-10-3
Prepared by Senate Research
March 17, 2025
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