Police Halt Adult Driving Children's Barbie Jeep, and the Situation Only Escalates | Carscoops
While many Jeeps are capable of traveling further than the average vehicle, the Power Wheels versions explicitly cannot go where regular cars typically do.
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By Stephen Rivers
In a surprising incident, a man was arrested after driving a Power Wheels Jeep in traffic.
Authorities confirmed that he had a suspended license and was driving under the influence of alcohol.
His license has now been further suspended as he awaits a court date set for December.
The Jeep Wrangler is known for its ability to navigate almost any terrain. This reputation also makes it a popular choice for those purchasing Power Wheels electric vehicles for children. However, when an adult took the Barbie Jammin’ Jeep Wrangler from Power Wheels onto the road, it became evident that there are many places this toy cannot go—specifically, rush hour traffic.
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On September 5, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers discovered a man driving a Barbie Jeep on Fifteenth Ave near Nicholson Street. When stopped, he admitted that he wanted a Slurpee but had "got lazy," so he borrowed his roommate's child's Barbie Jeep for the journey.
As highlighted by Road&Track, which reported the story, the man, identified as 40-year-old Kasper Lincoln, appeared to be impaired and was found to have a suspended driver's license.
Over the Limit at 5 MPH
According to CBC News, officers conducted two breath tests and confirmed he was over the legal limit at that time, which was 9 a.m. The sequence of poor decisions made during this incident is remarkable. For context, the Barbie Jeep in question can only reach a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 km/h). It is intended for children aged 3 to 7, with a maximum weight capacity of 130 pounds.
Lincoln was reportedly wearing a shirt that said, “Let’s Do It The Dumbest Way Possible,” which likely exceeded the weight limit and diminished both the speed and range of the toy. Given these factors, it is questionable whether he would have been able to reach his destination and return without needing to drag the toy at some point.
He told the news outlet that he had no idea what he was doing was illegal and that he primarily used the sidewalk during his journey before being stopped. Currently, his driver's license is suspended for an additional 90 days on top of the previous suspension he was serving. He is also scheduled to appear in court in December to face a charge of prohibited driving.
H/T to Road&Track
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Police Halt Adult Driving Children's Barbie Jeep, and the Situation Only Escalates | Carscoops
Although many Jeeps are capable of traveling further than a typical car, the Power Wheels versions are specifically designed not to operate in areas where cars typically go.