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Boy, 11, taken driving in Blackpool to 'get him off PlayStation'
An 11-year-old boy was pulled over by police after being given a driving lesson by his family as they were "fed up" of him playing Grand Theft Auto video game on PlayStation.
The child had been taken to a car park in Blackpool on Sunday to let him try driving, Lancashire Road Police said.
A family member had allowed the boy behind the wheel of a vehicle, the force tweeted.
The adult has been reported for traffic offences.
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The offences relate to permitting the alleged use of a vehicle without a licence or insurance and no action was taken against the child, police added.
Most people can start learning to drive in the UK when they turn 17 but you can when you are 15 years and nine months old.
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