I have done plenty of research on this touchy subject, but does anyone know if the 2005 HAH is eligible for the Clean Special Fuel Plates? They list the 2006 HAH, but not the 2005 HAH.

I saw that there were several hybrid SUVs on the list? What gives? My 2005 HAH gets better gas mileage than those. I have driven on I-64 in the Hampton Roads area without the "special" plate and have been pulled over by the state police several times (they can't readily tell that my car is a hybrid), but they have always cut me a break since they noticed my car was a hybrid once I was pulled over (not sure how long this will last).

Anyone else have any experience with this (driving in the HOV lanes with a 2005 HAH)? I know that after July 1st, 2006 all new clean special fuel license plates will be different and will not be able to use the HOV lanes in the I-95 and 395 corridors. The basic law for Hampton Roads will remain in effect until July 1st, 2007. Of course, the fines for violating HOV lanes go up as well.

Thanks in advance for the help!