<P> Proponents claim that all motorists benefit from HOT lanes, even those who choose not to use them . This argument applies only to projects that increase the total number of lanes . Proponents also claim that HOT lanes provide an incentive to use transit and ride sharing . There has been controversy over this concept, and HOT schemes have been called "Lexus" lanes, as critics see this new pricing scheme as a perk for the rich . </P> <P> HOT tolls are collected by manned toll booths, automatic number plate recognition, or electronic toll collection systems . Some systems use RFID transmitters to monitor entry and exiting of the lane and charge drivers depending on demand . Typically, tolls increase as traffic density and congestion within the tolled lanes increase, a policy known as congestion pricing . The goal of this pricing scheme is to minimize traffic congestion within the lanes . </P> <P> Qualification for HOV status varies by scheme, but the following vehicles may be included: </P> <Ul> <Li> Private cars and taxis with a minimum number of human occupants (often two or three), including babies of any age (but only after birth) </Li> <Li> Single - occupant green vehicles, such as hybrid electric vehicles, plug - in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles </Li> <Li> Single - occupancy vehicles upon payment of a variable fee (high - occupancy toll lane only) </Li> <Li> Motorcycles - motorcycles are allowed via federal United States HOV lane law (Title 23, Section 166). They cannot use HOV lanes in Ontario </Li> <Li> Buses designed to transport sixteen or more passengers, including the driver </Li> <Li> Public utility vehicles when responding to emergency calls </Li> <Li> Bicycles </Li> </Ul>

This route has hov only roads at certain times and days