Sunday, February 22 2026 - A 12-year-old boy in Monroe, United States, shocked police officers after he was caught driving himself to school when he missed his bus.
According to New York Post, officers stopped an SUV around
8:30 a.m. after noticing suspicious behaviour and discovering the vehicle had a
fictitious license plate.
During the stop, officers were stunned to find a child
behind the wheel.
When questioned, the boy reportedly told police he missed
his school bus and decided to drive himself to school instead.
A school resource officer was contacted and later took him
safely to his campus.
Police have since warned parents to secure their car keys
and ensure children cannot access vehicles without supervision, stressing that
allowing an unlicensed minor to drive poses serious safety risks.
Authorities also confirmed that a referral has been made to
social services while officials continue working with the boy’s family to
ensure his well-being.
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