Washington state ends HERO program meant for reporting law-breaking drivers

SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 16: Rush hour traffic is lighter than normal during the morning commute heading in and out of Seattle on Interstate 5 on March 16, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images)

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The Washington Department of Transportation is ending its HERO program, which for nearly four decades has encouraged people to snitch on motorists who violated the rules of Washington’s carpool lanes and report chuffs who cut in line while waiting for ferries.

The number drivers were encouraged to call — 1-877-764-HERO — stopped taking messages Wednesday.

“The program has served its purpose because most

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