For the last two decades, more than a million motorists who have slapped “clean air vehicle” decals on their electric and hybrid cars have been free to cruise in carpool lanes with no passengers.

But that perk could be coming to an end on Sept. 30 if Congress fails to extend California’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal program.

“Clean Air Vehicle Decals are a smart, cost-effective incentive that has played an important role driving the adoption of clean and zero-emission vehicles in California,” read a statement from Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board. “But thanks to the federal government’s failure to act, this successful program is coming to an end.”

You can still apply for a decal by Aug. 29, but it will become invalid on Oct. 2, according to the Department of Mot

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