DO NOT USE the far left lanes on I-25 or 36!!!! Th...

DO NOT USE the far left lanes on I-25 or 36!!!! They are toll lanes & HOV doesn't really exist. Let me be clear - YOU CANNOT USE THE HOV LANES FOR HOV (and now 3+ passengers !!!) WITHOUT A SPECIAL TRANSPONDER!!!! Doesn't matter if you have 3 or more people, they will charge you. It isn't free UNLESS you BUY the special transponder. The signs are VERY misleading & I was looking specifically for the transponder answer. Even the electronic info board. From out of town/state - you are out of luck. Based on all these changes it seems like it's purposefully vague so they can make money - they'll only waive 1 "trip" if you call and complain. Absolutely ridiculous.