Meaning of the word "HOT lane" in English

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HOT lane

US /eɪtʃ.oʊˈtiː leɪn/
UK /eɪtʃ.oʊˈtiː leɪn/
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Noun

1.

A High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane is a type of traffic lane or roadway that is restricted to high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) and other exempt vehicles (e.g. motorcycles and mass transit vehicles) but also allows single-occupancy vehicles (SOV) to use it for a fee.

Example:
The new HOT lane is expected to reduce congestion during peak hours.
Drivers can pay a toll to use the HOT lane if they don't have enough passengers.
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