Drivers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle Decal program is set to end next month.

According to the California Air Resources Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles , the last day to apply for a decal is Aug. 29. Decals will no longer be valid after Sep. 30.

Officials said the program is ending due to the federal government not extending authorization for California and other states to issue decals. California officials had originally planned to extend the decal program through 2027.

"While the federal government gives the DMV the authority to create the CAVD program, the state must follow federal regulations that are expiring," the agency posted on its website.

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