Police investigate after man films toddler steering moving car in Perth
A Perth man posted video of his three-year-old steering his moving car unrestrained while he recorded. Police are investigating.
The video shows a man filming while an unrestrained three-year-old steers his moving car down a Perth street. Police are investigating and described the footage as deeply concerning.
Road Policing Operations Superintendent Michael Dalla-Costa said a car is not a toy. Allowing a child to steer a moving car can have serious consequences.
One unexpected movement could end in tragedy. A child could run into the road.
A cyclist or pedestrian could be hit. Any mistake could be fatal, he said.
If the car had crashed, the child risked serious injury or death. Former WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan called it one of the most dangerous things he had seen in his career.
- Three years old
- Child's age
- Perth
- Location
- Unrestrained child steering moving vehicle
- Risk type
Why it mattersThe incident raises serious child safety concerns. It shows the risks of reckless parenting decisions. Some are made just to get attention on social media.
