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Discussion Starter · Aug 12, 2021

The NYS Clean Pass Program allows vehicles with a Clean Pass and a single occupant to use the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway during peak hours when normally 2 occupants are required. Using this lane is a huge time saver if you travel the LIE during peak travel times. The criteria for obtaining a Clean Pass is that the vehicle must exceed 45 MPG. NYS generates a list of vehicles eligible for the Clean Pass. The list has not been updated since 2019 and thus the ID.4 is not on it. The only information provided is that they are working on an updated list. If this program is important to you, please call the NYS DMV and voice your displeasure. Maybe Andrew Cuomo will finish this list and publish it before he finally leaves office.

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wtatun

· #2 · Aug 12, 2021

Spin said:
The NYS Clean Pass Program allows vehicles with a Clean Pass and a single occupant to use the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway during peak hours when normally 2 occupants are required. Using this lane is a huge time saver if you travel the LIE during peak travel times. The criteria for obtaining a Clean Pass is that the vehicle must exceed 45 MPG. NYS generates a list of vehicles eligible for the Clean Pass. The list has not been updated since 2019 and thus the ID.4 is not on it. The only information provided is that they are working on an updated list. If this program is important to you, please call the NYS DMV and voice your displeasure. Maybe Andrew Cuomo will finish this list and publish it before he finally leaves office.

I wouldn’t count on him doing much of anything…..he’s done quite enough….

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mbweissman

· #3 · Aug 13, 2021

I believe you should be able to still obtain a pass for an EV that's not on the list yet. I think it's the hybrids that are a little harder. I spoke to another ID.4 driver at a charging station this morning that had a pass on his car, and he said it wasn't an issue to get.

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Tom C

· #4 · Aug 14, 2021

I have the same thing with EZ pass. I wanted to get the green one for discounts on the thruway but the car is so new that it doesn't have it as a choice.

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Spin

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 14, 2021

mbweissman said:
I believe you should be able to still obtain a pass for an EV that's not on the list yet. I think it's the hybrids that are a little harder. I spoke to another ID.4 driver at a charging station this morning that had a pass on his car, and he said it wasn't an issue to get.

I guess I will call them. I'm not looking forward to being on hold for who knows how long!!

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mbweissman

· #6 · Aug 16, 2021

Spin said:
I guess I will call them. I'm not looking forward to being on hold for who knows how long!!

Just applied and was told my pass is in the mail. You don't need to call, luckily. Just go to:

New York DMV Answers | Error

nysdmv.custhelp.com

There's instructions there on how to submit the request via email. Worked like a charm.

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GrayEagle61

· #7 · Aug 16, 2021

I wonder if Nassau and Suffolk police will honor an HOV permit from another state, like Maryland. This fall I plan on traveling back up to Long Island where I used to live.

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