SAN FRANCISCO — The state’s Clean Air Vehicle decal program ends next week , but tickets won’t immediately be handed out to solo electric vehicle drivers who continue to use carpool lanes.

The California Highway Patrol is giving drivers two months to change their habits, according to Sgt. Andrew Barclay.

“Driving solo is still a violation,” Barclay said. “It’s just our current policy to not cite until Dec. 1.”

The program, which allows EV drivers to access carpool lanes regardless of how many people are in their vehicle, expires Tuesday.

Officers can still stop and warn drivers, “as the point of the grace period is to educate the public,” Barclay said, adding that the Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for the majority of the educational campaign and will release information

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