Dummies used by carpool violators could lead to a $200 fine

OLYMPIA — Carpool lane scofflaws could face a $200 fine for traveling with a doll or dummy in the passenger seat in hopes of evading capture.

And, those nabbed for repeatedly driving in those lanes without a carpool could face much steeper fines.
How high is yet to be settled.

On Monday, the state House Transportation Committee approved a Senate bill to hike the cost of a ticket to $186, up from the present $136. Drivers caught a second time within two years would face a $336 fine. A third violation in the same 24-month period could cost $686.

In addition, the legislation calls for tacking on a separate $200 penalty if a doll, mannequin, or other human facsimile is used to make it appear there is an additional person in the vehicle traveling in the high occupancy vehicle lane.

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