California Driver Fined for Using Mannequin to Access Carpool Lane

A driver in Santa Fe Springs was cited for multiple violations after a mannequin was discovered in the passenger seat, posing as a second occupant.

A California Highway Patrol officer in Santa Fe Springs stopped a driver for crossing solid double lines and found a mannequin dressed as a passenger.
The mannequin, sporting a hoodie and sunglasses, was initially mistaken for a human from a distance.
CHP warned that using mannequins to mimic passengers in carpool lanes is illegal and subject to fines.
The incident highlights the lengths some drivers will go to avoid heavy traffic by exploiting carpool lane regulations.
Authorities urge drivers to adhere to traffic rules and not attempt deceptive practices to gain unfair advantages.