The selection below is just a taste of what we offer. If you would like one of these items made for your needs, please reach out to our sales team to get it custom made today!
HOV Lane
The HOV lane, or High Occupancy Vehicle lane, is an essential part of many urban transportation systems. Designed to alleviate traffic congestion, these lanes are reserved for vehicles with multiple passengers during designated hours. Our collection of HOV lane signs provides clear, compliant messaging to ensure all drivers understand the usage rules and promote safe commuting practices. These signs often include the diamond symbol that drivers quickly recognize as indicating an HOV lane restriction.
Whether you’re marking entrances, exits, or designated travel lanes, our reflective HOV signage ensures high visibility day or night. This added visibility reduces accidents and supports consistent enforcement. Our HOV lane signs meet MUTCD standards and are built for durability in all weather conditions.
Occupancy Requirements and Signage
Occupancy requirements vary by region, typically requiring at least two or more passengers per vehicle. Our signs communicate this information clearly to ensure proper use. You’ll find signs indicating the minimum number of occupants necessary, such as “2+ ONLY” or “3+ ONLY,” making it easy for drivers to comply.
We also offer signage with customizable occupancy messages to match regional laws and peak usage times. For municipalities or private property managers who enforce HOV rules, proper regulatory signs are key to smooth and efficient traffic flow.
Definition Signs for Clear Communication
Definition signs are a critical subset of our HOV collection. These signs explain what qualifies a vehicle to use the lane, when the restriction is in effect, and if motorcycles, buses, or clean-air vehicles are allowed. The goal is to reduce confusion and keep all users informed.
Definition signs are often paired with road closed signs or one way signs to support route changes or temporary rerouting during construction or emergencies.
High Occupancy Vehicle Sign Features
Every high occupancy vehicle sign in our catalog is designed for maximum durability and visibility. Made with premium-grade materials, many include reflective coatings to enhance legibility in low-light conditions. Our signs can be ordered in multiple sizes and formats, including pole-mounted, wall-mounted, and temporary placements for construction zones.
As with all signage, correct marking and positioning are essential for regulatory compliance and safety. Browse our construction signs collection for additional tools to assist in safe implementation and traffic flow guidance in changing environments.
Addressing Traffic Congestion Through Signage
Traffic congestion impacts both urban planning and daily commuting. By clearly marking and enforcing HOV lanes with high-quality signs, traffic planners can reduce congestion, cut down on emissions, and improve commute times. Reflective HOV signs play a vital role in these initiatives, guiding drivers to the correct lanes and encouraging carpooling.
Pair your HOV lane signage with other helpful traffic signs like speed limit signs, yield signs, or no U-turn signs to create a safer and more efficient road system. These additions support a complete traffic management strategy for both public roadways and private lots.
Find the Right HOV Lane Signs Today
At Safety Decals, we offer a wide variety of HOV lane signs with the recognizable diamond symbol and MUTCD-compliant designs. Our goal is to help cities, contractors, and property owners enhance safety and compliance with easy-to-install signage.
Choose the right material for the job:
- ORAJET® 3105 HT: Designed for long-term graphic applications. Especially for hard-to-stick, low-energy plastics with a smooth or slightly textured flat surface such as kayaks, bins, and coolers.
- ORAJET® 3641: This vinyl is typically used for Flat, short-term applications. Perfect for short-term outdoor general signage, window graphics, long-term indoor general signage, permanent wall graphics and murals, & promotional stickers & decals.
- ORAJET® 3651: This vinyl is typically used for short – to medium-term applications. Works well for medium-term outdoor general signage, vehicle decals, long-term indoor general signage, window graphics, permanent wall graphics and murals, industrial labels.
- ORALITE® 5400: Reflective - Economical traffic, guidance, warning and information signs as well as reflective lettering, numbers and symbols. Meets requirements of MUTCD, ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type I, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting.
- ORALITE® 5900: Reflective - Designed for the production of traffic signs for long-term outdoor exposure. Meets requirements of MUTCD, ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type IV, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting.
- ORALITE® 6700: Reflective - Designed for the production of traffic control, guidance, warning and information signs for long-term outdoor exposure. Meets requirements of MUTCD, ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type I, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting.
- ORALITE® 7900: Reflective - Designed for the production of permanent, outdoor traffic control signage. Meets requirements of MUTCD, ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type IX, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting.
- ORALITE® 9900: Reflective - This is the highest-end retroreflective designed for the production of permanent, outdoor traffic control signage. Fully meets and/or exceeds the requirements of ASTM D 4956 for specifications for Type XI, class 1 retroreflective sheeting.
- ORALITE® 5061: Laminiate - Designed for long-term outdoor applications, provides UV protection. Highly recommended for any printing done on reflective materials.
