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Nine-Year-Old Drives Car, Adult Faces Reckless Charges

3/16/2026

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A nine-year-old boy allegedly steered a car on the Great Western Highway at Mount Lambie, New South Wales, after 1am.
A 45-year-old driver was fatigued and operating the pedals while the boy sat on his lap.
A seatbelt detection camera recorded the incident.
The driver faces four charges, including reckless driving and negligent driving, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 28.

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Story summary

A nine-year-old boy allegedly steered a car on the Great Western Highway at Mount Lambie, New South Wales, after 1am.
A 45-year-old driver was fatigued and operating the pedals while the boy sat on his lap.
A seatbelt detection camera recorded the incident.
The driver faces four charges, including reckless driving and negligent driving, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 28.