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HOV when Fed is closed
Posted by:
ernie
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Date: February 08, 2010 10:18PM
I took 66 this morning and afternoon during HOV restrictions. Are these restrictions lifed when Fed Gov't is closed? I have looked all over VDOT's website but cannot find any information. There were quite a few one passenger cars, so I am thinking the restrictions are lifted. With metro closed, I have few alternatives.
Re: HOV when Fed is closed
Posted by:
i dont think so
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Date: February 08, 2010 11:24PM
no, i dont think so but i'm not positive. i wouldnt risk it. but traffic on the other roads should be less
Re: HOV when Fed is closed
Posted by:
BillyBob99
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Date: February 08, 2010 11:47PM
VDOT may have chosen to suspend the HOV restrictions on the road OR, as I suspect, the State Police are too busy with other traffic issues due to the weather to bother with enforcement.
The Code of Virginia simply authorizes VDOT and local authorities to setup HOV lanes. It does not specify any hours, days, etc. That is left up to the implementing agency.
VDOTs published rules only suspend HOV on specific federal holidays.
I can't find any VDOT press release indicating any temporary change.
The Code of Virginia simply authorizes VDOT and local authorities to setup HOV lanes. It does not specify any hours, days, etc. That is left up to the implementing agency.
VDOTs published rules only suspend HOV on specific federal holidays.
I can't find any VDOT press release indicating any temporary change.
Re: HOV when Fed is closed
Posted by:
boredom
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Date: February 09, 2010 12:06AM
The electronic signs on 66 should say if HOV is in effect or not.
Re: HOV when Fed is closed
Posted by:
canderson-2
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Date: February 09, 2010 01:18AM
Lifting HOV causes it's own issues, like those drivers refusing to believe Rockcreek Parkway is in two directions when it normally is all theirs. Has DMV ever applied different HOV rules on different roads?