A button for HOV or non-HOV
There should be a button to tell Waze whether the car is in the HOV lane. 1), it would help Waze better determine traffic speed since it wouldn't average Wazer's in the HOV lanes with the speeds of those driving slower. 2), the Map would/could show the average speed of HOV or non HOV speeds. A Wazer in the HOV lane could really impact the accurate speed average shown (and vice versa).

Great thinking! The issue you raised has been addressed in a recent redesign. Hope you like it!
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Max commented
ASAP!!!
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WSDOT commented
The Washington State Department of Transportation now provides real-time toll rates for the I-405 express toll lanes as a publicly available live data stream for software developers. The API is publicly available here: http://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/api/ , along with several other live data streams including traffic flow, travel times, and highway cameras.
We would love to see this data integrated into the Waze app to help drivers make more informed choices about their route options.
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Merc commented
Exactly, I received a violation because WAZE directed me onto a carpool lane freeway entrance only. It was a quick left and quick right by USC off of Flower and 39th.
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Donald Butler commented
Often when in the car pool lane Waze prompts me to move to the right to connect to another freeway when there is a direct connection from one car pool lane to the other freeway.
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Anonymous commented
The user should simply check a box for "carpool/HOV eligibile". Some areas have dedicated roads separated from the main highway (Houston apparently), others have designated lanes (San Francisco, for example). The former can't drive on the chosen route (similar to "avoid toll roads"), and the latter will get unrealistic drive times. Waze could be able to deal with either situation off of one setting.
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Jeffrey McGaffey commented
sometimes the navigation directs the driver to express/carpool lanes, but if your a single driver they are not available options. I think there should be a setting or drive option to set how any people are in the vehicle so the navigation can readily use carpool/express lanes to drivers advantage to bypass traffic and make the drive faster. Since carpool and express lanes sometimes have operating times based on the time of day it would be helpful
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Anonymous commented
I drive in Houston. I have stopped using Waze because it always directs me to the HOV lanes! I drive alone. Please make an HOV option in settings.
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Anonymous commented
Being able to identify yourself as a carpool so Waze lets you take advantage of roads with carpool lanes.
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Jean-Francois commented
In quebec, many roads are avaible only if you are 2 or more persons in car. It may change fastest road. Maybe an option ''use carpool lanes' should be great
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Anonymous commented
Add an HOV/express/toll lane feature for users to check when using these lanes for improved routing.
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Sherlock McGyver commented
HOV ONLY, more specifically. Waze can not tell which lane a car is in, yet, due to the inaccuracy of the GPS it uses. Soon this will be possible, but TRUCK ROUTES, yes, in the Washington DC area, this is of extreme importance. Many routes in and out of DC limit the use of trucks, and Waze does not currently support this feature, but it should.
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Dean commented
Needs an HOV on/off button. We carpool and use the HOV lanes. Waze could make better calculations if this was accounted for.
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Anonymous commented
A selection to show traffic on Carpool lane and choose for routes
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Anonymous commented
I'm in Houston and can't use the HOV lane. Waze keeps trying to route me onto the HOV. It's making the app almost unusable. If it's not addressed soon, I will probably switch to another app. It's a shame, I love waze otherwise.
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Tim commented
Waze goes to great lengths to avoid the 405 in LA. But with 2 or more people in the car it might still be a better option.
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Steven commented
Make it available to avoid HOV lanes. I get routed to use them and I can't. So the best route for me can't be met.
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Anonymous commented
ugh I just got a ticket because Waze took me into an Express lane in LA. I didn't know you had to have a certain pass in order to use the Express lane. Because I was in a rental car, now I have to pay the fine plus the fees from the car rental company! Thanks Waze.
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Anonymous commented
Hov feature. I use everyday
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Anonymous commented
Carpooling designation option
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Anonymous commented
Please add an hov feature for non toll freeways