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"Clean Pass" Stickers for high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) Lanes on the Long Island Expressway (LIE)

What is the "Clean Pass" Vehicle (CPV) Program?

The CPV program is a pilot program that is designed to encourage the purchase and use of vehicles that are very fuel efficient and that significantly reduce vehicle exhaust emissions.  The program is a joint effort by the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT), the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

The DOT web site has more details about the program.

What vehicles qualify for the Clean Pass vehicle stickers?

The following vehicle models currently qualify for the stickers:

• A model year 1997 to 1998 Chevrolet S10 Electric (only these model years qualify, not any other model years), or
• A model year 1998 to 2000 Ford Ranger EV, or
• A model year 2000 to 2004 Honda Insight, or
• A model year 2005 to 2006 Honda Insight (automatic transmissions only), or
• A model year 2000 to 2003 Toyota RAV4 EV, or
• A model year 2004 to 2013 Toyota Prius, or
• A model year 2006 to 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid (only the Hybrid version of the Honda Civic qualifies, no other version of the Civic qualifies), or
• A model year 2008 to 2011 and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity, or
• A model year 2008 Mini Cooper Mini E, or
• A model year 2008 to 2011 Tesla Roadster, or
• A model year 2011 to 2012 Nissan Leaf, or
• A model year 2011 and 2013 Smart ForTwo ED (electric drive) Cabriolet or Coupe, or
• A model year 2011 BMW 1 Series Active E, or
• A model year 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz F Cell, or
• A model year 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van or Wagon (aka Ford Transit connect), or
• A model year 2012 to 2013 Chevrolet Volt (only vehicles with E, F, G or H in the 5th position of the Vehicle Identification Number qualify), or
• A model year 2012 to 2013 Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), or
• A model year 2012 to 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, or
• A model year 2012 to 2013 Toyota Prius C (the Toyota Prius V does not qualify), or
• A model year 2012 to 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), or
• A model year 2012 to 2013 Tesla Model S, or
• A model year 2013 Honda Fit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), or
• A model year 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), or
• A model year 2013 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV, or
• A model year 2013 Fiat 500e, or
• A model year 2013 Toyota Scion iQ Electric Vehicle (EV), or
• A model year 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV, or
• A model year 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, or
• A model year 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

The vehicle must have a valid NYS non-commercial registration.

For information about the reasons why only these vehicle models qualify, see the DOT web site .

How do I apply for the Clean Pass vehicle stickers?

If you have a vehicle that qualifies and that has a valid NYS registration:

• See the instructions to submit your application online, or
• If you want to apply by phone, call the DMV at 1-518-486-9786 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays that are not State holidays, and
• Have the NYS vehicle registration card issued by the DMV available to provide information to the DMV. You cannot apply if you have only a temporary registration issued by an automobile dealer.
• You cannot apply for the Clean Pass vehicle stickers at a DMV office. You can only apply for the stickers as described above.

There is no fee for the stickers. Your Clean Pass vehicle stickers will arrive by mail within 10 days.

If you do not receive your stickers within 10 days:

• See the instructions to submit your application online and report the problem using the same process, or
• Call 1-518-486-9786 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays that are not State holidays.

To request that your vehicle model be added to the list of qualified vehicle models or to ask questions about the operation of the CPV program, do not contact the DMV.  Contact the NYS DOT through the DOT web site or call 518-457-6195.

What are the benefits of the Clean Pass vehicle stickers?

With the Clean Pass vehicle stickers on a qualified vehicle, you can drive the vehicle in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane of the Long Island Expressway (LIE) at any time with the driver as the only vehicle occupant.  Law enforcement agencies have been informed about the stickers and the qualified vehicles.

How many stickers will I receive, and how do I place the stickers on my vehicle?

You will receive four Clean Pass stickers on a single sheet of paper with specific instructions about where to place the stickers on your vehicle. 

You will receive two large stickers and two small stickers. To correctly use the stickers:

• Place one large sticker on the driver side of the front bumper.
• Place the other large sticker on the passenger side of the rear bumper.
• Place one small sticker on the lower rear quarter panel on the driver side, behind the rear wheel well.
• Place the other small sticker on the lower rear quarter panel on the passenger side, behind the rear wheel well.

With the four stickers displayed, a police officer can see at least one sticker from any side of the vehicle.  If you display the stickers on a vehicle that does not qualify or you do not correctly display the stickers, you can receive a traffic violation ticket.

What can I do if I do not receive my Clean Pass stickers in the mail or my stickers are damaged, lost or stolen?

• See the instructions to submit your application online and report the problem using the same process, or
• Call 1-518-486-9786 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays that are not State holidays.

 

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