Carpool Stickers FAQ

California Area Only

Do all the Borrow cars come with carpool stickers?

No, while we endeavor to purchase EVs with carpool stickers, not all of them have a carpool sticker.

My Borrow car has a carpool sticker. Can I drive in the carpool lane?

Maybe, see chart below.

My sticker is expired- can I get this renewed?

If your carpool sticker is expired, only Borrow may renew EV carpool stickers. If you would like your sticker renewed, please email info@joinborrow.com

Can my sticker be removed?

If there is an expired carpool sticker on your car, please do not remove it. Any modifications to the vehicle could result in damage.

Currently Valid Stickers:

Blue: In January 2021, the DMV began issuing a new blue decal for qualifying vehicles. This decal will be valid until Jan. 1, 2025.

Orange: In January 2020, the DMV began issuing a new orange decal for qualifying vehicles. This decal will be valid until Jan. 1, 2024.

Purple: In January 2019, the DMV began issuing a new purple decal to replace the white and green decals for qualifying vehicles. This decal will be valid until Jan. 1, 2023.

Red: In March 2018, the DMV began issuing a new red decal to replace the white and green decals for qualifying vehicles. This decal will be valid until Jan. 1, 2022.

Expired Stickers:

Green: Vehicles issued a green decal prior to January 1, 2017, are no longer eligible for this program after January 1, 2019.

White: Vehicles issued a white decal prior to January 1, 2017, are no longer eligible for this program after January 1, 2019.