A man in Prince George, British Columbia, was arrested on September 5 after driving a child-sized pink Barbie Jeep on a main road. The incident occurred on a day that also saw a hit-and-run involving an ambulance and a fire that destroyed a downtown business. Photos and videos of the Barbie Jeep quickly circulated online, eliciting a mix of humor and disbelief from viewers.

Kasper Lincoln, the driver, was seen wearing aviator sunglasses as he cruised down 15th Avenue near Nicholson Street. In an interview, Lincoln explained that he borrowed the toy vehicle from his roommate's child because he was "getting lazy" while heading out for a slurpee with a friend who walked alongside him. "I never drove it before," he said, laughing about the situation.

Witnesses captured images of Lincoln driving near a construction zone before he turned onto an open side road. An unmarked police cruiser then pulled him over. Some onlookers expressed disbelief at the police response. "You're really arresting him for driving a kid's Jeep?" asked Summer Caron, who filmed the arrest. She noted that Lincoln was driving slowly, estimating his speed at about three miles per hour.

Lincoln stated that he was handcuffed after he took a hit from his vape while being ordered to keep his hands in view. He claimed he was complying with police orders otherwise. Another witness, Nikita Morgan, described the scene, saying, "I was cruisin' down the street, right?" She was surprised that police intervened, as Lincoln appeared to be driving safely.

Despite the lighthearted nature of the incident, police emphasized that driving an unlicensed motorized vehicle on public roads is illegal. Staff Sgt. Kris Clark of the RCMP stated that driving an uninsured vehicle is grounds for arrest, especially if there are other potential violations, such as impairment. Lincoln admitted to blowing over the legal blood alcohol limit twice after being pulled over.

Kyla Lee, a lawyer specializing in driving offenses, confirmed that toy vehicles are not permitted on the road. "You are required to have a driver's license in British Columbia if you're operating any motorized vehicle on the roadway," she said. This includes Barbie cars and other toy vehicles. Lee noted that while police may not intervene for children playing on quiet streets, the situation changes on busy roads.

Lincoln, who has been arrested before, described this incident as the "most hilarious one." He is facing a driving-under-the-influence charge and plans to contest the ticket. He expressed no hard feelings toward the police, saying, "He was really nice," referring to the arresting officer. Lincoln added that he was using hand signals while driving and did not realize he was breaking the law. He is taking the incident in stride, enjoying the memes and messages from friends and family. His final takeaway? "Don't drink and drive."