LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- For years, drivers of low-emission vehicles have been able to use the carpool lanes on California freeways, potentially saving a lot of time when they might otherwise be stuck in traffic - as long as they have that sticker.

However, drivers won't be able to do that anymore as the California Department of Motor Vehicles' Clean Air Vehicle Decal program is set to end on September 30.

"It feels like a violation of a contract," said driver Cynthia Neal. "I purchased the car, it was basically a contract that said I was able to do this, and it didn't say that in the future, it could be revoked."

It might be confusing because the state recently announced it had extended the program through 2027. However, because the federal government refused to extend the program, i

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