COLIN FARRELL - MUM ORDERS COLIN FARRELL TO SLOW DOWN

Hollywood hunk COLIN FARRELL's mother RITA is begging her son to ditch his motorbike - because she fears he's on the verge of having a major accident.

The PHONE BOOTH actor recently feared he had hit a pedestrian while on his HARLEY DAVIDSON, but when he stopped to check he was reassured to see the fan had simply tripped in her surprise at seeing the star speed past.

However, Rita sees the near-miss as a warning sign. A family friend confirms, "Colin's mum is quite superstitious and thinks this was a warning for him to slow down. He's had a few near-misses on the road before.

"She's told him she hates that thing and wants him to get a nice safe car - preferably chauffeur-driven."

The pal adds, "Rita is a very protective mother who doesn't want to see anything happen to her little boy. She wants him to ease up in general - not just on his motorbike."