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On Tuesday, the Eastern Police District will issue a warning via Facebook about a new trend that threatens the lives of young people.
«Young people between 14 and 16 years old get up at night, take the car to their parents and drive. Driving is filmed and shared on social networks ”, they write, and warn of a potentially fatal trend that in the worst case can lead to serious accidents.
– First of all, we fear that someone will be seriously injured or, in the worst case, die. This is why we have been quite annoying, even though this is a phenomenon we have not seen in a long time, says Anne Kathrine Hofseth Gundersen, head of the prevention department in the Ullensaker sheriff’s district in Dinside.
More inquiries
It is the Police online patrol in the Eastern Police District that has published the Facebook post, where they write that they have been contacted by both youth and parents in the areas of Ullensaker, Gjerdrum and Nannestad, which is located in the Viken County.
The trend should also mean running away from the police if you try to stop.
– We have noticed this recently, so it is relatively new to us. We have received several inquiries from various municipalities, but we do not believe that it is very widespread. However, we cannot fail to address this issue and immediately warn of it, says Hofseth Gundersen.
– Young people on the road with no driving experience are life threatening for both themselves and other drivers. We want to warn before accidents happen and before this becomes widespread, he says.
Mobile phone use can provide a shock cure
Talk to the youth
Hofseth Gundersen tells Dinside that this applies to all kinds of young people, so his advice is to talk to young people and take care of the car keys.
– This applies to both girls and boys. It may be okay to have that conversation even if you think your child is not at risk. Peer pressure can cause everyone to do youthful stupid things that can have major consequences, says Hofseth Gundersen, who thinks it’s wise to be careful.
Another dangerous trend among children and young people that has been noticed recently, also by the police, is that sabotage is carried out on bicycles that are parked, even with the brakes.
Eight times the risk
Can be punished
The section leader recommends that parents talk with their youth about how they can endanger the lives of others and what you can do for their future if you or others are hurt.
– In addition to the potential for damage, you can also be informed if you are caught. In addition to the fine, you can get a postponement of your own driver’s license when you want to take it. In addition, there is the danger of damaging your own or someone else’s vehicle, which can be costly, he adds.
Last year, lawyers at the website Ung.no were asked about the possible consequences if young people drive their parents’ car without a permit. They respond that if there is an injury or deterioration, the parent who owns the car will have to report it to recover the insurance money.
If you are stopped while driving, you will also be notified and the driver will also have a lockdown period of at least six months starting at age 18.
