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Boy, 16, caught by police driving through Scarborough

Police caught a boy driving through Scarborough on a busy Saturday.

They were conducting a road safety operation on the North Bay on 25 April.

It was in response to reports by residents and visitors of speeding and anti-social driving in the area. 

North Bay, Scarborough

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We used a hand-held speed device, and our officer stood outside the Skate Park. Vehicles were detected at driving between 21mph and 45mph within the area which is a 30mph speed limit. 

A vehicle was stopped by officers who found it bring driven by a 16-year-old boy. He was also detected driving at 35mph, with no licence or insurance.

“The schoolboy has been reported for motoring offences and the vehicle was seized.

“Another driver was detected at 39mph and following his manner of driving in front of an officer, he has been reported for motoring offences. 

“Our team engaged with several drivers to speak to them about their driving behaviours. 

“We will continue to carry out road safety operations in this area over the coming months.”