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Calif. HOV sticker applications

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by psydoc, Oct 14, 2005.

  1. psydoc

    psydoc New Member

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    Hello All;

    I am a newbie, and near future Prius owner. Does anyone know if, once I purchase my new car and have VIN numbers available, I can apply for stickers? Or, must I wait for DMV to send new license plates so I may indicate license plate numbers on the
    HOV application?

    Has anyone applied for stickers immediately after purchasing car, without license tag information?

    Thanks for any help.

    Psydoc
     
    #1 psydoc, Oct 14, 2005
  2. Oswaldo

    Oswaldo New Member

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    Psydoc,

    You do not have to wait for your license plates to apply for the HOV stickers. You didn't indicate where you reside, but if you are a resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma County, you must include an original receipt from Bay Area FasTrak as evidence of a "FasTrak" toll account for your hybrid.

    For the FasTrak enrollment instructions for hybrid vehicles, see http://www.mtc.ca.gov/services/fastrak/hybrids.htm

    Oswaldo
     
    #2 Oswaldo, Oct 14, 2005
  3. Sufferin' Prius Envy

    Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member

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    I've seen two Prii with stickers and no plates.

    So, no.
     
    #3 Sufferin' Prius Envy, Oct 14, 2005
  4. psydoc

    psydoc New Member

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    Thanks for the info. I'm in LA county and have seen several Prii without
    license plates, but with HOV stickers. I didn't know what the law allows regarding
    applications, but I am anxious to get in the HOV lane asap.

    See you all on the road in the new Prius-looking forward to becoming less dependent on oil. :)

    Psydoc.
     
    #4 psydoc, Oct 14, 2005
  5. NotFuelish

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    I was curious about this too, and so I contacted the DMV a couple weeks back. They confirmed that the plates were not needed on the form -- only the VIN.
     
    #5 NotFuelish, Oct 14, 2005
  6. cwee

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