The police issued a citation to the father and child for the observed infractions. The family was then allowed to leave, this time with the mother driving after she passed a negative breathalyzer test. Authorities have also scheduled a hearing before the traffic court to determine appropriate penalties for the father and the minor child.

Unusual – A 12-year-old boy caught driving. His father, who had drunk too much, had asked him to drive

Unusual incident – A 12-year-old boy was caught driving. His father, who had drunk too much, had asked him to drive. (AP)

A most unusual event occurred in Belgium when a A 12-year-old boy was stopped while driving a family car. during a police check. Also on board were his parents and his two brothers and sistersThe scene immediately attracted the attention of law enforcement, who were surprised to find a minor at the wheel.

Le father, sitting in the passenger seat, admitted to having given the keys to his son, explaining that he had consumed alcohol and was not fit to drive. The mother and the other children were present in the vehicle.

Immediate measures

The police issued a report to the father and the...child for the observed infractions. The family was then able to leave, this time with the mother driving after she underwent a negative breathalyzer test. The authorities also planned for the case to be reviewed by the police court, in order to determine the appropriate sanctions for the father and the minor child.

Jessica Pierné

A trained journalist, Jessica Pierné started at M6 then on Europe 2 where she presented the morning news flashes before moving into tourism. Passionate about travel, she produces numerous reports for various print media (Biba, Gala, Ushuaïa magazine, Désirs de voyages, Entrevue). From the North Pole to Yemen, via southern Africa, she shares her encounters, her photos and her good addresses for globetrotters in search of escape.

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