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The DVLA has issued a warning over " consequences" for rulebreakers as underage driving offences soar. Since the start of 2021, the data shows 183 juveniles under the age of 17 have been prosecuted for exceeding speed limits.

The youngest offenders recorded were just 10 years old, with one caught in 2021 and another in 2023. Graham Conway, managing director of Select Car Leasing, submitted the Freedom of Information request to the DVLA.

Mr Conway warned of the dangers these children pose. He said: "These youngsters aren't just bending the rules - they're ripping up the Highway Code. Driving without a licence or insurance, and with no real-world experience behind the wheel, makes them a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road.

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