A heartbreaking and extremely dangerous situation. The policemen of Abbeville (Somme) had the unpleasant surprise, on the night from Sunday to Monday, of stopping a car without a license behind the wheel of which an 11-year-old boy was installed. On the passenger side, his father was completely drunk.
The latter, given his condition, had asked his son to take his place to return home. Fortunately, the police were able to put an end to the situation before an accident occurred, noting the small size of the driver, reports the Picard Mail. Lawsuits were filed against the father of the family. You must be prosecuted for breach of your legal obligations.
[AU VOLANT À 11 ANS…]
Yesterday he #policeman of@ Abbeville80
Intercept a child driving a car.
The father, totally drunk by his side, had asked his son to take him home.
Legal proceedings are started against the dishonest parent. pic.twitter.com/w8SUhzjMlt
– National Police 80 (@ PoliceNat80) August 2, 2021
The Unlicensed Auto Law states that you must be at least 14 years old to drive. For people born after 1er January 1988, the BSR (Road Safety Certificate), which corresponds to the AM category of the license, is mandatory, police said.
In addition, these cars are prohibited from driving on highways, dual carriageways or double lanes limited to 110 km / h. They are also not allowed to use the Paris ring road.