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Nine-Year-Old Drives Car; Man Charged with Recklessness

3/17/2026

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A nine-year-old boy was allegedly caught steering a car on the Great Western Highway near Mount Lambie after 1am.
Police said a seatbelt detection camera recorded the vehicle with the child unrestrained on the lap of a 45-year-old man who was fatigued.
The man was charged with four offenses, including reckless driving and negligent driving, and is scheduled to appear in court on 28 April.

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Story summary

A nine-year-old boy was allegedly caught steering a car on the Great Western Highway near Mount Lambie after 1am.
Police said a seatbelt detection camera recorded the vehicle with the child unrestrained on the lap of a 45-year-old man who was fatigued.
The man was charged with four offenses, including reckless driving and negligent driving, and is scheduled to appear in court on 28 April.