HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle)
Free HOV (high occupancy vehicle) travel is available for customers who plan on using the I-77 Express Lanes with three or more people in the car and set their HOV status 15 minutes before travel using the NC Quick Pass app. If a driver travels in the express lanes without setting HOV status, they will receive a bill in the mail with the posted toll rate or receive a charge to their account.
NC Quick Pass App
- Free
- Works with all NC Quick Pass transponders
- Must set HOV status 15 minutes before travel
- Will be available for download from the App Store or Google Play.
Compatible out-of-state transponders
Motorcycles
Motorcycles automatically qualify for free travel in the I-77 Express Lanes; a transponder is not required.
Hybrid and electric vehicles
Hybrid or electric vehicles do not qualify for free travel in the I-77 Express Lanes unless there are three or more people in the vehicle and the account holder has set their HOV status on the transponder or with the app.
Extended vehicles
Extended vehicles do not qualify for free travel in the I-77 Express Lanes. Two-axle vehicles, with or without a one-axle trailer, and greater than 22 feet in length are considered extended vehicles.