Baby driver: Shocking moment where baby is filmed driving jeep on Gold Coast Highway with driver on lap
This is the shocking moment when a baby grabbed the steering wheel of a car while sitting on an adult’s lap as the vehicle drove down a busy highway.
Footage of the incident, obtained by 9Newsshows the child sat on a man’s lap as the car hurtled along the Gold Coast Highway between Tugun and Gold Coast Airport at around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
At one point, the driver of the silver jeep uses his hands to move the child’s head.
The driver faces a $1,161 fine and four demerit points if a child seat is improperly secured or adjusted while driving
The baby then rests his head against the steering wheel.
The police have been notified of the incident.
The driver faces a $1,161 fine and four demerit points if a child restraint system is improperly secured or adjusted while driving.
In some cases, alleged offenders may be charged with more serious offenses such as dangerous driving.