Washington State Patrol fined a driver $386 for using a mannequin as a HOV lane passenger.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) recently fined a driver for using a mannequin as a passenger in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on Interstate 5. The total penalty for this violation is $386, which includes a base fine of $186 and an additional $200 for the dummy. WSP aims to educate the public on HOV regulations, which promote carpooling to reduce traffic congestion. Repeat offenders may face fines of up to $536.