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Publication Date: March 17, 2026 - 09:11

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All Ontario drivers will be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister

March 17, 2026

Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said in a statement Tuesday that allowing solo drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes outside of busy times will help reduce gridlock on major highways. Doug Ford's government is looking to regulate the changes later this year.



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