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Noida Crash: Mother Defends 15-Year-Old Son After Baby-Car Collision

Noida Crash: Mother Defends 15-Year-Old Son After Baby-Car Collision
Video: Woman Asks Teen Son To Drive Car, Says 'Chalta Hai' When It Hits Another · NDTV

A 15-year-old boy was reportedly driving a car in Noida when it hit another vehicle.

People said the boy tried to leave after the crash.

Bystanders stopped him and his mother came to the scene.

The other car was badly damaged, but no injuries were reported.

Reports said a baby may have been inside the other car, though the video did not prove exactly where the baby was sitting.

The boy and his mother reportedly said he did not have a driving licence.

His mother said the family driver was unavailable and she asked her son to drive for errands.

Many people criticized the decision and said adults should not let children drive.

The incident also drew attention to possible legal consequences for guardians or vehicle owners.

Key facts

Reported driver
A 15-year-old boy
Location
Noida
Injuries
No injuries were reported
Vehicle damage
The struck vehicle reportedly sustained substantial or significant damage
Driving licence
The boy reportedly did not have a valid licence
Family explanation
The mother said the regular driver was unavailable and asked her son to drive
Reported legal provision
The article says Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, can hold a guardian or registered vehicle owner liable when a minor drives without a valid licence

Quotes

Unidentified man at the accident scene

A man heard confronting the minor in a video of the Noida accident.

“Please enforce the law. Fine the parents or imprison them – this cannot go on. @noidapolice @DCP_Noida @Noidatraffic. Please draw attention to this issue – minor cannot be allowed to drive.”
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“Tum mat bolo, tum bacche ho isliye main kuch bol nahi raha hun (You don’t speak. You are a child, that’s why I am not saying anything to you).”
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