HOV Lanes for Heroes Act

The HOV Lanes for Heroes Act would grant state and local authorities the power to allow disabled veterans to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Under this proposal, veterans would qualify for access if their vehicle features a specific license plate, a registered transponder, or another form of official identification. This would apply even if the veteran is driving alone in a lane normally reserved for vehicles with multiple occupants.

If enacted, the bill would also prohibit authorities from charging these veterans a toll for using the HOV facility. The goal of the legislation is to provide greater mobility and financial relief to disabled veterans by easing their commutes and travel requirements. Because this is a standard bill, it would require approval from both chambers of Congress and the President's signature to become law.