Motorist Caught Using Phony Passenger In HOV Lane On LIE, Police Say

A motorist has been ticketed after he was caught using a phony passenger in the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway, police say.

James Britt, 34, of Centereach allegedly used a mannequin to resemble a person when traveling in the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway Monday, May 6
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County Police*

Valerie Musson

05/09/2019 7:41 p.m.

Suffolk County Police say they observed a man driving a 2002 Saturn in the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 51 on the afternoon of Monday, May 6. The “passenger” of the vehicle allegedly raised suspicion among the officers.

A traffic stop was initiated, and the officer observed that the “passenger” of the vehicle was actually a mannequin wearing a sweatshirt, sunglasses, hat and jeans in an attempt to resemble a person.

The driver, identified as 34-year-old James Britt of Centereach, was issued a summons for HOV occupancy violations.

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