A 15-year-old boy was caught driving 111 mph on I-285 in Dunwoody with only a learner’s permit, officials said.
The teenager’s mother had allowed him to drive alone, which is against the law for permit holders.
A police officer on speed patrol clocked the boy’s BMW sedan at 111 mph Monday night, well above the 55 to 65 mph speed limits along that stretch of road.
“My first initial thought is that’s insane, that’s crazy. To have that thought process as a 15-year-old,” Sgt. Michael Cheek of the Dunwoody Police Department told Channel 2’s Bryan Mims.
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The boy’s learner’s permit will be revoked, and he will face fines as determined by a juvenile court judge.
Georgia’s Super Speeder Law imposes an extra $200 fine for driving over 85 mph, along with points on the driver’s license. For those under 21, this results in an automatic six-month suspension.
Christopher Drummond, an instructor at First Act Driving Schools, said many teens find the chance to go fast irresistible.
“You know, when you’re young, you’re invincible as a young man,” Drummond said. “So really what I tell them is, ‘Do you want your mom to drive you to the prom?’ And that cuts it off right there.”
Cheek emphasized the importance of respecting the capabilities of vehicles and the dangers of speeding, urging drivers to slow down.
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