(motor racing) A lane adjacent (usually on the inner curve) to a racetrack where the competing teams' garages are situated.

(Canada) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane close to the median and physically separated from the outer lanes, which has fewer entrances and exits than the outer lanes and which is intended for vehicles traveling longer distances, so that these vehicles may proceed in a relatively uninterrupted manner and often at greater speed.

(chiefly US) A traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.

(chiefly US) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (express) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.

(Canada) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (core) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.

plural of air lane

On a multilane road, the lane intended or reserved for vehicles moving at faster speeds. / (figuratively, by extension) Any situation or activity where the pace is very rapid.

plural of fast lane

A lane of traffic reserved for those making a specific turn at the next junction

(basketball) The act of entering the free-throw lane before the free-throw shot has left the shooter's hands.