Overview

• 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.