Improper Use of High Occupancy Vehicle Lane

As you know, Toronto highways have high occupancy vehicle lanes. They are created to reduce the congestion on the roads and save time for people traveling in groups. A High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, or carpooling lane, is aimed at serving those cars that carry a fixed number of passengers. Being the only one in the car, you cannot use HOV lane. So taking your spouse or your neighbors with you will be really beneficial!

How can you identify HOV lane? These lanes on Toronto highways are marked by signs and diamond-shaped road markings. Serving exclusively for people with a number of passengers on board, HOV lanes move more people that the entire highway! So it's really advantageous, don't you think so?

HOV lane is really convenient, so many drivers without passengers try to get on it to save some time. It is very frequent road violation in Toronto, as you may guess! What happens if you unlawfully take advantage of this lane? Drivers that violate the rule are charged with a traffic ticket for improper use of High Occupancy Vehicle Lane - Lone Occupant.

This Toronto traffic ticket imposes the following penalties:

• 3 demerit points

• $110 of fine

• impact on your car insurance

What should you do to avoid this Toronto traffic ticket? Well, just remember several easy rules. You are banned to access HOV lane if you drive

• any vehicle with no passengers on board

• a truck that exceeds the length limit of 6.5 m and weight more that 4.500 kg

• a vehicle with a trailer that is more than 6.5 m long

Pay attention to these rules and you won't have any problems with the police officers! Still, if you've already got a traffic ticket in Toronto for improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane, consult a legal expert about your case. Note that many paralegals offer free consultations! So why not use this offer? This way you will get a better understanding of your case and would be able to reduce your penalties!