A 14-year-old was charged after allegedly driving more than 80 mph in Leesburg, Virginia, police say.
The teen was pulled over about 1 a.m. Sunday near the Leesburg Bypass and South King Street. The officer then learned the driver was 14 and didn’t have a driver’s license.
Licensed drivers in Virginia need to be at least 16 years and 3 months old, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Leesburg police said the teen was issued summonses for reckless driving and driving without a license. The case was also referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice Services for review.
“Driving at excessive speeds puts everyone on the road at risk,” said Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat in a news release. “That danger is compounded when someone gets behind the wheel without a license and potentially without the training and experience necessary to operate a vehicle safely.”
Due to the juvenile’s age, police said they would not release any identifying information about the teen.
