Commuter Lane and Bench Style Seats

[Thefeeder]

A question that has come up and no real answer has been had.

So, LEO's here is the question

Are pick-up trucks with only one bench seat (no rear or side seats) considered a two seater and good to go in the commuter lane which are for 2 or more?

Is it the number of seat belts and not the number of seats?

[WDE91]

Umm I thought it was the number of beating hearts?, excluding those in a womb if it applies?

[EOD3]

I think you're asking about two people on a pickup bench seat accessing a "three" or more carpool lane. Correct?

[Thefeeder]

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I think you're asking about two people on a pickup bench seat accessing a "three" or more carpool lane. Correct?

Correct.....Seat has a center consol (articulating), three seat belts.

[AAShooter]

Good question. I have an old Toyota Pickup with a bench set. Three seat belts but reasonably two adults fit in the seat. Does it qualify for a two-seater for the 3 or more carpools?

[Cokebottle]

Umm I thought it was the number of beating hearts?, excluding those in a womb if it applies?

Ditto.

Less than 2 (or 3) people = ticket.

3 people in a vehicle with only 2 seatbelts = ticket.

3 people wearing 3 seatbelts = G2G.

[Cokebottle]

Does it qualify for a two-seater for the 3 or more carpools?

Not sure I'm understanding this.

Is there an exemption that allows 2-seaters to be in the 3+ HOV lane?
If that is the case, I think the 3rd seatbelt and fold-up armrest make it a no-go.

[Bigtwin]

I am non LEO but are you asking for 2=carpool or 3=carpool? Different palces have different rules as to what =carpool?!

[TRICKSTER]

If the vehicle was designed with 3 sets of seat belts it's a 3 seater.

[9mmepiphany]

It is determined by the number of seatbelts...as designed or imported.

Most pick up trucks 3 occupants across the front to qualify for a 3 or more lane
Mazda MX-5 gets a pass with just 2 occupants
Porsche 911 was always interesting with it's 2 rear seats
McLaren F1 only needs the driver

[oldsmoboat]

It is determined by the number of seatbelts...as designed or imported.

Most pick up trucks 3 occupants across the front to qualify for a 3 or more lane
Mazda MX-5 gets a pass with just 2 occupants
Porsche 911 was always interesting with it's 2 rear seats
McLaren F1 only needs the driver

Cool, I think I'll run on out and buy an F1!



I wish

[Cokebottle]

McLaren F1 only needs the driver

And there you have it. If you have enough money, you can get around pretty much any law, even a carpool lane ticket!

[TRICKSTER]

Cool, I think I'll run on out and buy an F1!



I wish

You could always get one of these.

[powerstrokemike]

think they should change the law. to either two or three lic. drivers.. these soccers moms with there infinets in a car seat isnt helpling traffic.. if it was set up for cars with two or three lic drivers that means another one or two cars are off the road...

[freonr22]

kids are people too, what about a pregnant lady? 2 people?