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14 February 2026 at 02:42
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16-Year-Old Caught Driving 120 km/h Without License

By Magnus Olsen •

In brief

A 16-year-old without a driver's license was caught speeding at 120 km/h in a 60 zone in Norway. The car owner, a man in his mid-20s, faces charges for letting the teen drive, and police have impounded the vehicle.

  • - Location: Norway
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 14 February 2026 at 02:42
16-Year-Old Caught Driving 120 km/h in 60 Zone

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A 16-year-old boy was stopped by the Norwegian police after driving at 120 kilometers per hour in a zone with a speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour. The incident took place in Ski during the early hours of Saturday morning. According to official reports from the police, the exact time of the traffic stop was 00:39. Because he is only 16 years old, the teenager does not hold a valid driver’s license, as the legal driving age in Norway requires individuals to be older and properly licensed.

The owner of the vehicle, a man in his mid-twenties, was present in the car at the time of the stop and was seated in the passenger seat. Authorities have now filed a report against him for complicity in unlawful vehicle use. This charge specifically relates to the act of allowing an unlicensed minor to operate a motor vehicle, which violates Norwegian traffic regulations concerning the transfer or lending of vehicle control.

Due to the extreme nature of the offense—driving at twice the permitted speed without any legal authorization—the police have decided to impound the car. In their statement, law enforcement emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying, “The incident is so serious that the car will be seized.” A formal investigation has been initiated, and police have opened a case to examine all aspects of the event.



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Published: February 14, 2026

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