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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy

Nine-year-old Australian boy allegedly caught driving car at 1.30am on major highway

New South Wales police force badge on officer's uniform
NSW police allege a nine-year-old boy was caught driving a car after 1am on a major highway near Mount Lambie. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

A nine-year-old boy has allegedly been caught steering a car after 1am on a major highway in New South Wales.

NSW police alleged that a 45-year-old driver was experiencing “significant fatigue” and “operating the pedals” while the boy steered on his lap.

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