Virginia Hybrid Owners Get One More Year in the HOV
Hybrid owners who have access to the HOV lane today are set for another year. After passing unanimously, the Virginia General Assembly sent...

Access was supposed to end on July 1, 2007.
Solo access to the HOV lane for hybrid owners was restricted last year to those who had purchased their hybrid cars before July 1, 2006. Anyone purchasing a hybrid after that date would receive a different plate.
If signed, access will be granted until July 1, 2008.
Source: Fredericksburg.com - Hybrid vehicles getting another HOV year