ATLANTA - Changes are coming to who can use HOV lanes in Georgia this fall. The change affects vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including battery-powered electric vehicles that display state-issued alternative fuel license plates.

The backstory:

Right now, there is a federal exemption in place allowing single-occupant vehicles running on alternative fuels to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes in Georgia.

Since the exemption began, vehicles with a special license plate have been allowed to use HOV lanes without meeting the minimum occupancy requirement.

What we know:

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, alternative fuel vehicles must follow the same HOV rules as all other passenger cars in Georgia. That means at least two people must be in the vehicle to l

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