Heads up, Bay Area motorists.

The program that has allowed solo drivers with Clean Air Vehicle stickers to use the HOV lane ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.

Violators will be given a two-month grace period. The California Highway Patrol said officers won't start handing out tickets until Dec. 1.

The state issued more than 1 million Clean Air Vehicle stickers during the program's 25-year run.

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