Carpool Lane Enforcement: CHP Officers Cite Interstate 10 Driver for Fictitious Passenger
RIVERSIDE, CA — March 20th 2026
“Carpool lane enforcement on Interstate 10 in the West Covina area sparked significant interest.
While on patrol, one of our motor officers observed a vehicle traveling in the carpool lane during peak hours. At first glance, it appeared the driver had a passenger. Upon closer inspection, that “passenger” turned out to be a jacket carefully wrapped around the front seat with the seatbelt fastened across it to resemble a person.
Please remember that carpool lanes help reduce traffic, lower emissions, and get more people to work faster. Share a ride, save time, and help keep roads safer. Fictitious friends and mannequin copilots won’t cut it!
@chp_baldwinpark #CaliforniaHighwayPatrol #SafetyServiceSecurity #Carpool #HOV”
