Driver pulled over with two children asleep in car boot, multiple issues with vehicle
A WOMAN has been pulled over by police this morning with two children alseep in her car boot and multiple dangerous and unusual issues with her vehicle
Northern Territory
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A WOMAN and three passengers have gone on a strange and dangerous drive in Alice Springs.
NT Police Southern Watch Commander Darrell Kerr said about 1.55am police spotted the 47-year-old woman driving an unroadworthy Mitsubishi Magna Wagon on Larrapinta Dr.
Officers allegedly found several issues with the vehicle, including two children aged four and seven asleep in the boot.
The adult passengers were not wearing seatbelts, the car had incorrect number plates from another vehicle and had a smashed windscreen, an unsecure battery and excessive oil leaks.
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“She was actually disqualified from driving until 2022,” Watch Cmdr Kerr said.
The driver will be going to court this morning.
Watch Cmdr Kerr said she provided “no reason whatsoever” for her actions.
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