Dec 2023. Blues Vol 39 No. 12

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OKARCHE, OK.
The Okarche Police Department in Oklahoma recently shared
a humorous traffic incident that has since gone viral, involving
a 2-year-old girl who was caught “exceeding the speed limit.”
OKARCHE, OK. – The Okarche
Police Department in Oklahoma
recently shared a humorous traffic
incident that has since gone
viral, involving a 2-year-old girl
who was caught “exceeding the
speed limit” in her toy car.
The cute toddler, Rose Fern,
was reportedly “speeding” down
the street in her tiny pink convertible
toy car when she caught
the attention of law enforcement.
Although the exact speed of
the toddler’s joyride remains a
mystery, Officer Maness detected
the mini lawbreaker on Kansas
Avenue and “took immediate action,”
initiating a traffic stop on
the young offender.
To everyone’s surprise, Rose
managed to talk her way out
of a citation, receiving only a
warning. The police department
humorously speculated that her
“cuteness” may have played a
role in her favorable outcome.
The entire incident was captured
on video and shared by
the Okarche Police Department
on Facebook, where it quickly
became a viral sensation.
The video showed the fearless
2-year-old brushing her teeth at
the wheel of her hot pink, battery-operated
mini car, seemingly
oblivious to the flashing
lights and blaring siren behind
her. It’s unclear whether she was
wearing a seatbelt during her
daring escapade.
Social media users found the
adorable “speedster” both entertaining
and amusing.
“Good job, got to stop those
speeders,” said one commenter.
Another joked: “Only 2 years
old and no license. Wonder how
many points she’ll get.”
Oklahoma’s absolute speed
limits are clearly defined, with
school zones restricted to 25
miles per hour, highways in
state parks and wildlife refuges
capped at 35 miles per hour,
and most county roads allowing
speeds of up to 55 miles per
hour.
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