Jeep Ducking is becoming so popular in America a Florida cop has explained whether it's legal
- Jeep Ducking is a bizarre craze that’s growing in popularity
- It involves leaving a rubber duck on a stranger’s Jeep
- A Trooper has now weighed in on whether it breaks the law
Published on May 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on May 08, 2025 at 12:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A cop in Florida has weighed in on the unusual Jeep Ducking craze, which sees people depositing a cute rubber duck onto a stranger’s Jeep.
The phenomenon sees folks secretly – and randomly – dropping off the rubber ducks onto Jeeps, while some Jeep owners have started to proudly show off their collection of ducks on their dashboards.
It reportedly started in Canada back in 2020, and five years on, people across the US and further afield are getting involved with Jeep Ducking or Duck Duck Jeep, as it’s sometimes known.
But is it illegal? Florida State Trooper Steve Montiero has the answer.
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What is Jeep Ducking and why is it so popular?
Most of us will admit that we’ve been caught up in a craze at some point in our lives.
And it seems that many Jeep owners have been quick to get on board with the latest bizarre trend that is sweeping through the US.
Although it’s popular in the United States, it’s believed Jeep Ducking actually started in Ontario, Canada, when Jeep owner Allison Parliament put a rubber duck onto the hood of another Jeep in an attempt to spread a little bit of joy.
She shared the cute gesture online and, for some unknown reason, it really snowballed.
It wasn’t long before others joined in – depositing rubber ducks onto strangers’ Jeeps, and popping their own collections onto their dashboards.
Images on social media show Jeeps that have dashboards crammed with toy ducks, while others have been getting creative, thinking up new ways to drop a duck off on a stranger’s vehicle, usually with an accompanying note that lets them know they’ve ‘been ducked’.
Is it illegal to get involved with Duck Duck Jeep?
So, that’s why Jeep Ducking is, but are those getting involved with it running the risk of breaking the law?
Florida State Trooper Steve Montiero spoke to Click Orlando about the unusual craze, and for those who like nothing more than seeing a cute rubber ducky plonked atop a Jeep, then you’re in luck.
“No, it’s not illegal,” he confirmed – but there are some caveats.
“Unless you’re not stacking them and blocking [the windshield] or trespassing on someone’s vehicle.
“Drivers should avoid piling those ducks up on the windshield and just keep them in a nice line, because it could get you a ticket.”
Trooper Steve’s advice? If you see a little rubber duck on a Jeep, simply smile and go about your day.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
