Police say a car travelling at more than 80mph on a stretch of a Co Derry dual carriageway was being driven by a 15-year-old girl.
Details of the incident, which took place close to Moneymore on Monday, August 7, were posted on the Police Mid Ulster Facebook page.
“Quite often police officers when out with a laser are accused of bothering motorists, collecting revenue or simply ignoring real crime,” they said.
“Well today on the Moneymore dual carriageway, Magherafelt neighbourhood officers detected a VW Passat traveling at 82 mph, some 22 mph over the speed limit.
“The vehicle was stopped and to the surprise and [to the] dismay of the officers in attendance the driver was a 15 year old female.
“As a result of the incident the driver and her passenger were cautioned for a number of driving offences.
“It goes without saying that a 15-year-old does not has the experience to drive a vehicle at such speeds on a busy road.
“The consequences could have been catastrophic if police had not intervened.”
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