Canadian Man Receives DUI for Driving Barbie Jeep in Traffic

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      Recently, a man in Prince George, British Columbia (a small city located between Vancouver and Alaska) was stopped by police while making a Slurpee run in a pink Power Wheels Jeep. He might have evaded trouble had he waited until after rush hour, but as they say, fortune favors the bold, right?

      According to Global News, the man, sporting Pit Viper-style sunglasses and a shirt that read “Let’s do it in the dumbest way possible,” borrowed the toy vehicle, owned by his roommate’s daughter, to get a drink from a convenience store. He stated, “It’s not like it was a high-speed chase. I waited until it was safe, and when I crossed the road, I was doing my hand signals.”

      However, the police didn't find it amusing, issuing him a 90-day driving prohibition and a court date after breath tests indicated he exceeded the legal BAC limit. He also had a suspended license, which likely influenced his decision to opt for the one-seat Barbiemobile rather than an actual car. Unfortunately, Canadian authorities consider “any vehicle on a roadway that is powered by anything other than human power to be a motor vehicle, requiring a licensed driver and insurance.”

      This isn't an endorsement, just a friendly reminder: law enforcement tends to appreciate humor in antics like these if you keep the law violations to a minimum. However, a DUI on any wheeled vehicle will almost always land you in hot water.

      Meanwhile, the roommate’s daughter has reportedly received her Jeep back.

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