Va. man pulled over, charged for using dummy passenger in I-66 HOV lane

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (ABC7) — A man was pulled over for driving with a dummy passenger in the HOV lanes on Interstate 66 in Fairfax County, Va., Tuesday afternoon, policereport.

The lifelike-looking dummy, who was seated in the passenger seat with his seat belt on, was wearing a blonde wig and was dressed professionally.

Police say the driver was charged with violating the HOV Law, which can lead to a $125 fine or more.

Last Thursday in Dix Hills, New York, a woman faced similar charges for driving in the carpool lane with a dummy passenger who was wearing a baseball cap and even had a briefcase, authorities say.