Not HOV Lane eligible

In some states they allow motorcycles becaue they get good mileage and can only carry 2. We just have a roof. Let the fun begin

Depends on your state/local laws.

In Virginia the DOT lists the following

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

SmartCars are not hybrids, so they do not qualify for clean fuel plates.

I have a two-seater vehicle. Can I use the HOV-3 lanes?
No. To use the HOV-3 lanes, you must have three people in your vehicle.

Just found this site, HOV regs (non-official) for all states.

If I drive a hybrid vehicle, can I drive in the HOV lane without passengers? - DMV Answers

From what I understand, they are not eligible in any state.

See links below:

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f37/fortwo-hov-access-2587/

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f4/smart-hov-lanes-3773/

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f46/hov-sticker-7248/

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f4/what-smarts-offical-dot-status-3011/

If anyone discovers that the smart is HOV eligible in Texas, PLEASE post!

DoraAnderson said:

If anyone discovers that the smart is HOV eligible in Texas, PLEASE post!

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It is with two people.

jediknight36 said:

It is with two people.

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DUHHHHHH...... Yes, I know! I was thinking more in the line of ONE person!!
LMAO

I am unaware of any HOV lanes in South Carolina, but I can drive the HOV 2+ lanes (with a passenger) in North Carolina. Apparently, the HOV lanes in Denver are for sale - you can either carry enough people, or buy a permit that allows you to use the right-hand lane of the HOV lanes.