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Speeding 15-Year-Old Charged

A 15-year-old boy who took his parent's vehicle out for a spin was allegedly busted doing 100 km/h through west London.

Middlesex OPP say a vehicle was spotted on Commissioners Rd. W travelling 40 km/h over the posted speed limit of 60 km/h around 5am on Saturday.

The officer pulled the vehicle over and found a 15-year-old boy behind the wheel with a 14-year-old male passenger. The vehicle belonged to the driver's parents.

Both boys were driven home by police, while the vehicle was towed.

"This situation could have easily turned tragic for these youths and other motorist. Driving requires proper training and instruction. These youths are lucky they were stopped by police," said Constable Max Gomez.

The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified because of his age, is charged with speeding and driving a motor vehicle without a licence.

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