Billboard a real traffic stopper

Motorists call authorities due to fear caused from billboard mannequin

1/21/2014
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    A eye-catching mannequin sits atop a billboard.

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    • Billboard on the northbound side of I-280 near the Front Street.
    Billboard on the northbound side of I-280 near the Front Street.

    A eye-catching mannequin sits atop a billboard.
    A eye-catching mannequin sits atop a billboard.

    Authorities were called after motorists driving northbound on I-280 near the Front Street interchange Tuesday saw what they believed was a man sitting atop a billboard for Woodville Auto Finance, above. Upon further investigation, the seemingly brave sign-sitter turned out to be a mannequin, at left.