Schedules & Occupancy Requirements
Location Day Time DirectionRequired number of people in vehicle. I-45 North
North Freeway Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. Inbound
Outbound 2+
2+
US 59 North
Eastex Freeway Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. Inbound
Outbound 2+
2+
I-45 South
Gulf Freeway Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. Inbound
Outbound 2+
2+
US 59 South
Southwest Freeway Monday - Friday 5 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. Inbound
Outbound 2+
2+
US 290 West
Northwest Freeway Monday - Friday 5 - 6:45 a.m.
6:45 - 8 a.m.
8 - 11 a.m.
2 - 8 p.m. Inbound
Outbound 2+
3+
2+
2+
Diamond Lanes
I-10 West
US 59 South
24 hours / 7days
24 hours / 7days
24 hours / 7days
24 hours / 7days
Inbound
Outbound
2+
2+
2 seasons
A Million and One...Hov!!
In the Seinfeld episode titled "The Little Jerry" (Season 8, Episode 145), Kramer uses a blow-up doll as a passenger to qualify for the HOV lane. This comedic scenario highlights Kramer's quirky and often absurd antics. The episode revolves around various subplots, including Jerry's interactions with a young boy and Elaine's issues with a new boyfriend.
HOV lanes are indicated by diamonds on pavement and on road signs; sometimes the lanes are called "diamond lanes."
Hov
No, you cannot.
No.
Sure--it's just rare to have a family outing during HOV hours, which are usually limited to the heavy traffic times for that direction.
Depending on the location, HOV lanes (also known as "car pool lanes") require two or three occupants. Watch for the signs. If you have a special sticker, your hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicle may be used alone in an HOV lane.
If you have the designated number of passengers in your vehicle or a special DMV HOV decal.
HOV lanes
HOV lanes
CarpoolingAdded: Commonly referred to as HOV lanes (HOV = High Occupancy Vehicle)
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), meaning in the US, vehicles that have a driver plus one or more passengers.