High-occupancy vehicle lane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002837",
  "term": "High-occupancy vehicle lane",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A designated traffic lane reserved for vehicles carrying a specified minimum number of occupants, typically two or more. These lanes aim to encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion and emissions. Signs indicate the minimum occupancy requirement and the hours of operation for these restricted lanes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "carpool lane",
    "diamond lane",
    "HOV lane"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hochbelegungsspur",
    "es": "carril de vehículos de alta ocupación",
    "fr": "voie réservée aux véhicules à occupation multiple"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/high-occupancy-vehicle-lane/"
}