17-year-old minor arrested for driving without a license on the AP-7 at l'Aldea: the father also arrested

A 17-year-old minor was arrested for driving a car without a license on the AP-7, near l'Aldea. The police also arrested his 58-year-old father as an alleged accomplice for allowing him to drive without a license. This police action highlights a problem that could affect any family in the province.

On the morning of August 22, the Mossos d'Esquadra stopped a vehicle with four occupants during a routine check on the AP-7, in the l'Aldea area. The driver, a 17-year-old youth, initially presented a driving permit that he later admitted belonged to his brother, which triggered an immediate investigation.

Arrest of the minor and his father: what exactly happened?

How was it discovered that the minor did not have a license?

The officers confirmed that the permit shown did not belong to the driver but to his brother. Police checks confirmed that the minor did not have any driving license, which is why he was arrested for an offense against road safety.

Why was the young man's father also arrested?

The 58-year-old father was arrested as an accomplice because he consented to his son driving the vehicle without a license. This arrest shows that the responsibility is not only on the driver but also on those who allow or facilitate such acts.

What legal consequences do the minor and his father face?

What will happen to the minor after the arrest?

The minor was released on charges with the obligation to appear before the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office, which will determine the legal measures to be taken in this specific case.

What situation does the father face after being arrested?

The father was brought before the Tortosa duty court the following Sunday, where the judicial measures to be imposed for his alleged collaboration in the offense will be decided.

Source of the article: Editorial / Catalan News Agency