15-year-old girl caught driving over 80mph on busy dual carriageway
The "consequences could have been catastrophic"
Police in Derry stopped a vehicle this week driving 82mph, only to discover it was a 15 year old girl behind the wheel.
The incident took place on August 7 on the Moneymore dual carriageway and the young girl and her passenger were cautioned for a number of driving offences as a result.
Writing on their Facebook page, Mid Ulster Police said the "consequences could have been catastrophic."
They wrote: "Quite often police officers when out with a laser are accused of bothering motorists, collecting revenue or simply ignoring real crime.
"Well today, on the Moneymore dual carriageway, Magherafelt Neighbourhood officers detected a VW Passat travelling at 82mph- some 22mph over the speed limit.
"The vehicle was stopped and to the surprise and 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 offenses.
"It goes without saying that a 15 year old does not have the experience to drive a vehicle at such speeds on a busy road.
"The consequences could have been catastrophic if police had not intervened."