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Published 09:40 4 Sept 2015 BST
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When one Texas student had her license suspended after refusing to a breathalyser test, she got very creative.
Tara Monroe was given a bicycle to get to and from university after her car was confiscated, but instead decided on a set of wheels that was more suited to her personality - namely, a hot pink Barbie jeep.
YOU GUYS THIS GIRL DROVE A PINK BARBIE JEEP TO SCHOOL pic.twitter.com/7vQPnd01ZP
— Whatever, (@DallasRelates) September 2, 2015
Speaking to San Antonio Express News, Tara explained: "Riding a bike around campus sucks. Like really sucks. "This is the best way I could have gotten my 15 minutes of fame,’ she said. ‘Basically, it was the best decision I’ve made in college, yet."
I would like to thank @brownleann @saruh_moore and CHARLENE for making me famous. ? pic.twitter.com/nezYpyKCXx
— tara the barbie girl (@tarap_queen) September 1, 2015
Tara purchased the hot wheels on Craigslist for $60.
The jeep christened "Charlene" racks up a top speed of 5 mph.
Barbie Jeep Girl is a legend. #TXST19#TXSTpic.twitter.com/Z2zZQjESxL
— c l a r y (@_c_l_a_r_y_) September 3, 2015
At least parking in those tight spaces will be a doddle.
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