Clean Pass Stickers for High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on the Long Island Expressway
What is the "Clean Pass" Vehicle (CPV) Program?
The CPV program is a pilot program that is designed to encourage the purchase and use of vehicles that are very fuel efficient and that significantly reduce vehicle exhaust emissions. The program is a joint effort by the NY State Department of Transportation (DOT), the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the NY State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
The DOT website has more details about the program.
Make/Model | Model Year(s) |
---|---|
Audi A3 e-tron | 2016 - 2018 |
Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van (aka Ford Transit Connect) | 2012 |
Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Wagon (aka Ford Transit Connect) | 2012 |
BMW 1 Series Active E | 2011 |
BMW i3 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) | 2014 - 2018 |
BMW i3S BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) | 2018 |
BMW i3 REX (Range Extended Battery Electric Vehicle) | 2014 - 2018 |
BMW i3S REX (Range Extended Battery Electric Vehicle) | 2018 |
BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 2018 - 2019 |
BMW 530e xDrive PHEV | 2018 - 2019 |
Cadillac ELR | 2014, 2016 |
Cadillac ELR only models with "L" or "M" as the 5th position of the VIN | 2015 |
Chevrolet Bolt | 2017 - 2019 |
Chevrolet S10 Electric | 1997 - 1998 |
Chevrolet Spark EV | 2014 - 2016 |
Chevrolet Volt with the Low Emissions Package identified by E, F, G, or H in the 5th position of the VIN | 2012 - 2014 |
Chevrolet Volt only models with "C" or "D" as the 5th position of the VIN | 2015 - 2018 |
Chevrolet Volt only models with "C", "D" or "F" as the 5th position of the VIN | 2019 |
Chrysler Pacifica (PHEV) | 2017 |
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | 2018 - 2019 |
Fiat 500e | 2013 - 2017 |
Ford C-MAX ENERGI Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) - models with "P5C" as the 5th, 6th and 7th position of the VIN | 2013 - 2016 |
Ford C-MAX ENERGI Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) - models with "P5E" or P5F" as the 5th, 6th and 7th position of the VIN | 2017 |
Ford Focus BEV | 2012 - 2018 |
Ford Fusion ENERGI PHEV | 2013 - 2019 |
Ford Ranger EV | 1998 - 2000 |
Honda Accord Hybrid | 2014 - 2015, 2017 - 2018 |
Honda Accord Hybrid - only models with "3" in the 6th position of the VIN | 2019 |
Honda Accord PHEV | 2014 |
Honda Civic Hybrid | 2006 - 2010 |
Honda Clarity PHEV | 2018 |
Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle | 2008 - 2013 |
Honda Fit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | 2013 - 2014 |
Honda Insight Hybrid (automatic transmission only) | 2005 - 2006 |
Honda Insight Hybrid | 2000 - 2004, 2019 |
Honda Insight Touring | 2019 |
Hyundai Ioniq (BEV) | 2017 - 2019 |
Hyundai Ioniq (HEV) | 2017, 2019 |
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2018 |
Hyundai Ioniq PHEV | 2018 - 2019 |
Hyundai Ioniq Blue (HEV) | 2017 - 2019 |
Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019 |
Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) | 2016 - 2017 |
Hyundai Tucson Fuel CellVehicle | 2015 |
Jaguar I-Pace (BEV) | 2019 |
Kia Niro (HEV) - The Kia Niro Touring does NOT qualify | 2017 - 2019 |
Kia Niro FE (HEV) - The Kia Niro Touring does NOT qualify | 2017 - 2019 |
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) - The Kia Niro Touring does NOT qualify | 2018 - 2019 |
Kia Optima (PHEV) | 2017 - 2019 |
Kia Soul EV | 2015 - 2019 |
Lexus ES 300h | 2019 |
Mercedes-Benz B-Class BEV | 2014 - 2017 |
Mercedes-Benz B250e | 2016 - 2017 |
Mercedes-Benz F Cell | 2011 - 2012 |
Mini Cooper Mini E | 2008 |
Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 2012 - 2013, 2016 - 2017 |
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018 |
Nissan Leaf | 2011 - 2019 |
Smart fortwo Electric Drive (ED) Cabriolet and Coupe | 2011, 2013-2018 |
Subaru Crosstrek plug-in hybrid | 2019 |
Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 2018 |
Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range | 2018 |
Tesla Model S (BEV) | 2012 - 2018 |
Tesla Model X (BEV) | 2016 - 2018 |
Tesla Roadster | 2008 - 2011 |
Toyota Camry Hybrid (LE/XLE/SE) | 2018 - 2019 |
Toyota Prius C | 2012 - 2016 |
Toyota Prius Eco | 2016 - 2018 |
Toyota Prius Hybrid | 2004 - 2018 |
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | 2012 - 2015 |
Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) | 2017 - 2018 |
Toyota RAV4 EV | 2000-2003, 2012-2014 |
Toyota Scion iQ Electric Vehicle (EV) | 2013 |
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | 2013 - 2016 |
Volkswagen e Golf Battery Electric Vehicle | 2015 - 2016, 2019 |
Volvo S90 AWD PHEV | 2018 - 2019 |
Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV | 2018 |
How do I apply for the Clean Pass vehicle stickers?
You must have a vehicle that qualifies with a valid NY State registration (you cannot apply if you have a temporary registration issued by an automobile dealer).
You can either apply online (see instructions) or by phone.
If you want to apply by phone
- call the DMV at 1-518-486-9786 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays that are not State holidays
- have the NY State vehicle registration card issued by the DMV available to provide information to the DMV
You cannot apply for the Clean Pass vehicle stickers at a DMV office.
There is no fee for the stickers. Your Clean Pass vehicle stickers will arrive by mail within 10 days.
If you do not receive your stickers within 10 days
- see the instructions to submit your application online and report the problem using the same process, or
- call 1-518-486-9786 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays that are not State holidays
What are the benefits of the Clean Pass vehicle stickers?
With the Clean Pass vehicle stickers on a qualified vehicle, you can drive the vehicle in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane of the Long Island Expressway (LIE) at any time with the driver as the only vehicle occupant. Law enforcement agencies have been informed about the stickers and the qualified vehicles.
How many stickers will I receive, and how do I place the stickers on my vehicle?
You will receive four Clean Pass stickers on a single sheet of paper with specific instructions about where to place the stickers on your vehicle.
You will receive two large stickers and two small stickers. To correctly use the stickers
- place one large sticker on the driver side of the front bumper
- place the other large sticker on the passenger side of the rear bumper
- place one small sticker on the lower rear quarter panel on the driver side, behind the rear wheel well
- place the other small sticker on the lower rear quarter panel on the passenger side, behind the rear wheel well
With the four stickers displayed, a police officer can see at least one sticker from any side of the vehicle. If you display the stickers on a vehicle that does not qualify or you do not correctly display the stickers, you can receive a traffic violation ticket.
What can I do if I do not receive my Clean Pass stickers in the mail or my stickers are damaged, lost or stolen?
- see the instructions to submit your application online and report the problem using the same process, or
- call 1-518-486-9786 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays that are not state holidays
For information about why only certain vehicle models qualify, see the DOT website.
To request that your vehicle model be added to the list of qualified vehicle models or to ask questions about the operation of the CPV program, do not contact the DMV. Contact the NY State DOT through the DOT website.