Overview

• Officers stopped the adult driver around 9 a.m. on Sept. 5 on 15th Avenue near Nicholson Street in Prince George after spotting a pink toy Jeep in traffic.
• RCMP say the man had a suspended licence, provided two breath samples over the legal limit, and was arrested for prohibited and impaired driving before receiving a 90-day driving prohibition.
• The driver, identified as Kasper Lincoln, says he intends to dispute the ticket, with a court appearance scheduled in December.
• Police emphasize that any device on a roadway powered by something other than muscular force qualifies as a motor vehicle requiring a licensed driver and insurance.
• Photos indicate a Power Wheels Barbie Jeep Wrangler capable of about 8 km/h, and witness images spread widely as officers cited safety risks to the driver and other motorists.