Application for Clean Air Vehicle Decals REG 1000 Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view, fill out and print forms. To incorporate the latest accessibility features download of the latest version of Acrobat Reader may be required. If you have problems with Acrobat Reader or our PDF form, select PDF Troubleshooting. Use this form to apply for Clean Air Vehicle Stickers. The stickers allow single-occupant qualifying vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes (carpool or diamond lanes) in California. For more program information, including how to complete the form, see http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/decal.htm Application for Clean Air Vehicle Decals REG 1000 (PDF) Back to Main forms page California leads the nation in encouraging drivers to go green with a wealth of eco-friendly driver incentives. Whether you drive an electric car, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicle, or if you're simply in the market to buy a fuel-efficient vehicle, read on for more on how to save time and money as an Earth-conscious Californian.

Keep in mind that these green driver incentives and related laws are ever-evolving. Three additional resources worth consulting include your local CA Department of Motor Vehicles office, the Alternative Fuels Data Center , and Driveclean.ca.gov. CA exempts drivers of low- and zero-emission vehicles from the minimum passengers required for using HOV lanes. That means, if your vehicle meets specified emissions standards, you can save time by driving in either of these carpool or diamond lanes as a sole occupant. To do so, you must first obtain a Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal from the DMV. Keep reading for more on which decal you qualify for and how to apply. The CA DMV issues two types of CAV decals: white and green. To determine which sticker to apply for, first determine whether your vehicle qualifies. *Note that not all AT PZEVs qualify. Consult the CA DMV for specifics. If your vehicle meets the requirements of either of the following, and you are among the first 85,000 applicants, you'll receive a green CAV decal:

California Air Resource Board adds all qualifying vehicles to its website so applicants can see the latest number of available decals. Follow the steps below if you need to obtain original CAV decals or transfer the name associated with existing decals to a new owner. Corner Bath Panel Fitting InstructionsKnow that transferring vehicle ownership requires transferring the name tied to your decals.Used Book Store Montclair Nj Download and complete the Application for Clean Air Vehicle Decals.Living Room Drapes Houzz Transferring the CAV into the new owners name is free (as long as the required CAV decals are presently affixed to the vehicle). Replacement decals will cost you. Once approved, you'll receive your own new CA decal ID card.

For full details, refer to the DMV's section on Clean Air Vehicle decals. Drivers of vehicles with the above-mentioned valid CAV decal can also use high occupancy (HOT) toll roads for free. Of course, the fee exemption does not apply when the federal government prohibits it. Learn more on how to apply in the section above. The following cities offer free parking for qualified fuel-efficient vehicles: EVs that are 100% electric (as designated by the DMV) and certified by the City's Emerging Small Business Development get free parking and recharging in designated parking spaces as part of the Electric Vehicle Parking Program. Apply online or submit your enrollment application by mail. offers free parking to those whose vehicles are eligible for , and are either registered or were purchased in Submit a completed , copies of your bill of sale and DMV registration, and $30 administrative fee to the City of San Jose Department of Transportation so you can park for free at:

100% by alternative fuels (electricity and compressed natural gas) get the following parking perks: Clean Air Vehicle decals (white or green, and ZEV) get free metered parking for the maximum amount of time allotted per meter; staying beyond that could land you a ticket. Consumer Assistance Program (CAP), you can receive either $1,500 or $1.500 (low-income applicants) for retiring your passenger vehicle* as long as: *Passenger vehicles include cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and vans with a gross weight vehicle rating (GWVR) of 10,000 lbs or less. Residents often retire their vehicles because they failed their most recent smog check inspection, their vehicle is inoperable, or their registration has lapsed significantly. full list of eligibility requirements to determine if you qualify. Then download the Consumer Assistance Program Application. Because California values the environment, it enlists a financial assistance program to help residents repair gross-polluting vehicles.

Consumer Assistance Program, you can receive up to $500 toward the emissions-related repair of a vehicle that can't pass its biennial smog check. CAP FAQs and the Repair Assistance FAQs to learn more. Then download, complete, and submit the Consumer Assistance Program Application to the Bureau of Automotive Repair. To reward customers for adopting greener driving habits (including buying a fuel-efficient vehicle), some California auto insurance providers offer insurance discounts to eco-friendly drivers. Consult your car insurance company about potential green vehicle discounts such as: Not all auto insurance providers offer the same discounts. You have to shop around and compare. What's more, circumstances can also dictate how much you'll save. If your current California auto insurance carrier doesn't reward eco-friendly driving, find one that does. Compare auto insurance rates online and save some green for going green. Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (AB 118) provides grants (and other funding) for developing and integrating alternative and renewable fuels and advanced technologies in the transportation sector.