'The consequences could have been catastrophic if police had not intervened.'
The incident is said to have happened on Monday, August 7 on the Moneymore dual carriageway. Read more: Key things to know about the PSNI data breach In a Facebook post, Police Mid Ulster said: "Quite often police officers when out with a laser are accused of bothering motorists, collecting revenue or simply ignoring real crime. Well today on the Moneymore Dual carriageway Magherafelt Neighbourhood officers detected a VW Passat traveling at 82mph some 22mph over the speed limit.
"The vehicle was stopped and to the surprise and dismay of the officers in attendance the driver was a 15 year old female. As a result of the incident the driver and her passenger were cautioned for a number of driving offenses. "It goes without saying that a 15 year old does not has the experience to drive a vehicle at such speeds on a busy road. The consequences could have been catastrophic if police had not intervened."
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