Texas Police Stop Toy Car in Late-Night TikTok Video
LINDALE, Texas — A viral TikTok video showing three Texas police officers pulling over a toy car on a dark highway has taken social media by storm — and left viewers both laughing and shaking their heads.
The Late-Night ‘Traffic Stop’ That Has Texas Talking
The short video, filmed in Lindale, shows three officers standing behind a tiny Hot Wheels–style toy car on the roadside, lights flashing, as a grown adult sits inside pretending to be pulled over. The clip — soundtracked with the now-infamous “Jet2 Holiday Advert” music — has become one of the week’s funniest viral moments on TikTok.
The video was originally shared by user @_sethaaron and credited to @whitney_rod2012, racking up hundreds of thousands of views under hashtags like #LindaleTexas, #Texas, and #TylerTexas.
Police Warn of Real Dangers Behind the Joke
While many viewers found the stunt hilarious, police and safety experts say the situation could have easily turned dangerous. The toy car appeared to be moving along a real roadway late at night — a risky decision that could have resulted in serious injury if another driver hadn’t noticed in time.
“The fact that this grown adult would put themselves in danger like this is crazy,” one local officer said after the clip went viral. “All it takes is one distracted driver, and someone could lose their life.”
Online Reaction: Amusement and Concern
TikTok users have flooded the comments with mixed reactions — some calling the video “pure Texas comedy” while others criticized the prank for wasting police time.
@_sethaaron Credits to: @whitney_rod2012 #lindaletexas #texas #fyp #tylertexas
“I don’t know what’s funnier — the cops taking it seriously or the guy thinking this was a good idea,” one user joked. Another wrote, “Texas never disappoints. This is peak Lone Star nonsense.”
Still, several viewers agreed with the underlying safety message. “It’s funny until someone gets hurt,” a commenter warned.
A Reminder to Use Common Sense on the Roads
Police say the viral video serves as a reminder that not every social media challenge or prank is worth the risk — especially those that take place near moving traffic.
“What might seem like a joke could have turned very serious,” an officer added. “People forget that first responders have to treat every situation as real. Let’s hope the person behind this learned their lesson.”
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