Anonymous
02/17/2022 06:22
Subject: Re:Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
We’ve gotten a warning letter. DH zoned out and didn’t switch HOV off (honestly he just doesn’t understand or pay attention to the rules, which drives me crazy). Anyhow, we received a letter that said the device was used in HOV mode and it did not appear that there were 3 people in the car. I don’t remember the exact language used. It was just a warning.
Anonymous
02/16/2022 19:28
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think there is some type of (infrared maybe) where they can tell the weight of how many people in the car.
That said I have made the mistake probably 3-5 times and have never had anything happens. It kind of makes me want to do it, but I now have it switched over to paying mode. Even forgot to switch it back one time when I had my 2nd child in the car!
You’ve made the mistake several times but never got a warning or ticket yet still think they have some automated infrared camera system with weight detection to catch violators?
Ok sorry - just checked with road safety DH and he said they are piloting heat sensors, but right now it's just the honer system. (Guess I was not using my full-on listening ears)
Anonymous
02/16/2022 19:05
Subject: Re:Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
How would a weight calculator work? I use the HOT lanes commonly with my infant twins in car seats. All in it adds an 30 pounds tops. Less than groceries.
Anonymous
02/16/2022 17:56
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
Anonymous wrote:I think there is some type of (infrared maybe) where they can tell the weight of how many people in the car.
That said I have made the mistake probably 3-5 times and have never had anything happens. It kind of makes me want to do it, but I now have it switched over to paying mode. Even forgot to switch it back one time when I had my 2nd child in the car!
You’ve made the mistake several times but never got a warning or ticket yet still think they have some automated infrared camera system with weight detection to catch violators?
Anonymous
02/16/2022 17:52
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
I think there is some type of (infrared maybe) where they can tell the weight of how many people in the car.
That said I have made the mistake probably 3-5 times and have never had anything happens. It kind of makes me want to do it, but I now have it switched over to paying mode. Even forgot to switch it back one time when I had my 2nd child in the car!
That said I have made the mistake probably 3-5 times and have never had anything happens. It kind of makes me want to do it, but I now have it switched over to paying mode. Even forgot to switch it back one time when I had my 2nd child in the car!
Anonymous
02/16/2022 17:45
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
Anonymous wrote:I did the drive a few times this summer, my wife and toddler sit in the back seat. We also have shades on the side windows, so you cant see in through the side windows.
Never got a warning or a letter.
Yeah, I drive my minivan to Richmond with my kids in back all the time. You can't see inside. I've never received a letter or warning so either they are not checking or they have some way to count people I am unaware of.
Anonymous
02/16/2022 16:10
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
I don't even understand what OP wrote, so what do I need to know next time I drive over there?
Anonymous
02/16/2022 16:02
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
Anonymous wrote:I would call them NOW and explain and pay. The people I've spoken to there are surprisingly nice and helpful. It's not the DMV.
And don’t forget to spank yourself
Anonymous
02/16/2022 15:33
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
I did the drive a few times this summer, my wife and toddler sit in the back seat. We also have shades on the side windows, so you cant see in through the side windows.
Never got a warning or a letter.
Never got a warning or a letter.
Anonymous
02/16/2022 14:33
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
Worst case is an e-mail telling you that you committed a violation
https://dcist.com/story/20/11/17/technology-hov-lane-violators-cameras-virginia/
https://dcist.com/story/20/11/17/technology-hov-lane-violators-cameras-virginia/
Anonymous
02/16/2022 14:27
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
Anonymous wrote:do they have the IR cameras on 395? to detect the number of passengers
I'm aware of the one at the HOT lanes on 495
They have IR cameras to check number of passengers? Wow
Anonymous
02/16/2022 10:34
Subject: Re:Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
You may or may not get a letter. If you get a letter, it means you've been given your first warning. Don't stress about it.
Anonymous
02/16/2022 10:33
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
do they have the IR cameras on 395? to detect the number of passengers
I'm aware of the one at the HOT lanes on 495
I'm aware of the one at the HOT lanes on 495
Anonymous
02/16/2022 08:04
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
I would call them NOW and explain and pay. The people I've spoken to there are surprisingly nice and helpful. It's not the DMV.
Anonymous
02/16/2022 07:41
Subject: Accidentally used HOT lane with HOV setting on
It was just the bit by the Pentagon. I didn’t get pulled over. Am I safe on having some massive fine?