Tara’s not letting a driving ban hold her back (Picture: Tara Monroe/Twitter)

Not even a driving ban will keep this girl off the road. Although she can’t do much damage at 5mph.

Texas State University student Tara Monroe had her driving licence suspended after she refused a breathalyser test during a traffic stop.

After hearing of her arrest and ban for DWI, her dad drove all the way to her home in San Marcos and took her car away from her, leaving her with a bike to get to university and back.

But, Tara had a different set of wheels in mind: a bright pink, plastic, battery-powered Barbie Jeep.


YOU GUYS THIS GIRL DROVE A PINK BARBIE JEEP TO SCHOOL pic.twitter.com/7vQPnd01ZP — Whatever, (@DallasRelates) September 2, 2015

The 20-year-old industrial engineering student told San Antonio Express-News: ‘Riding a bike around campus sucks. Like really sucks.’



So, she looked on Craigslist for an alternative and found the $60 (£39) Barbie Jeep. She has to charge it up, its top speed is only 5mph, and she struggles with hills, but Tara’s delighted with her new ride – which she’s christened Charlene.

It just suits her personality better apparently. And at 5ft 3in, she can just about squeeze in.

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

‘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.’

We’re not sure about Tara’s decision making process.

Enough about the girl & the Barbie Jeep already. DWI isn't something to be proud of & def doesn't deserve 15 minutes of fame. Just sayin'. — Alexis ☀️ (@AlexisH2015) September 4, 2015

However, Tara told Metro.co.uk that she’s ‘not making fun of a DWI – just the situation with these hills. Lol’

And you do have to give her props for ingenuity.

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