Toddler in Pink Convertible 'Pulled Over,’ Talks Cop Out of Ticket
Toddler Rose Fern of Okarche, Oklahoma, found herself in a bit of trouble with the law this week, after being pulled over by local police while driving her pint-sized pink convertible.
The 2-year-old speedster was allegedly exceeding the speed limit, catching the attention of Officer Maness.
In a video shared by the Okarche Police Department on social media, little Rose can be seen blissfully brushing her teeth behind the wheel, seemingly oblivious to the flashing lights and blaring siren behind her. It's unclear how fast she was going or if she was even wearing a seatbelt.
A hilarious video shared by the Okarche Police Department shows two-year-old Rose Fern breaking the law as she was pulled over by the police while brushing her teeth behind the wheel of her hot pink, battery-operated mini car. Rose managed to talk her way out of a citation and received a warning instead.
Thankfully, Officer Maness handled the situation with a sense of humor. Instead of issuing a citation, Rose managed to "talk her way out of a citation" and only received a warning. The police department jokingly attributed this to her undeniable "cuteness."
Social media users have been thoroughly entertained by the video, with one person commenting, "Good job, got to stop those speeders!" Another user wondered, "Only 2 years old and no license. Wonder how many points she'll get."
Oklahoma's absolute speed limits include 25 miles per hour in most school zones, 35 miles per hour on highways in state parks and wildlife refuges, and 55 miles per hour on most county roads. Speed violators are punished by fines, sometimes even jail time. The maximum possible jail time is generally ten days for a first offense.
While Rose may have avoided any legal consequences this time, it's worth noting that Oklahoma's absolute speed limits can result in fines and even jail time for speed violators. For a first offense of reckless driving, offenders can face up to 90 days in jail and/or fines ranging from $100 to $500.
Luckily for Rose, her antics behind the wheel are just a cute and harmless reminder of the mischievous nature of toddlers. Perhaps this incident will serve as a humorous anecdote for her family to share in the years to come.