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16-year-old takes dad's car for a nighttime joyride - police intervene!
A 16-year-old from Burg in Jerichower Land goes for a spin in his father's car at night - without a driver's license.
16-year-old takes dad's car for a nighttime joyride - police intervene!
A nighttime adventure ended on October 12, 2025 for a 16-year-old teenager in Burg in Jerichower Land with an unpleasant encounter of the third kind - the police. The teenager quickly grabbed his father's car and set off on a joyride. Without a driver's license or any maturity, he was guided by the qualitative feeling of freedom that many young people feel at this age.
His unusual driving behavior did not go unnoticed by the police. According to information from MDR The officers initially drove after him, but the teenager refused to stop the car for a check. When he finally drove the vehicle against a curb, the situation didn't get any less precarious for him. The passengers in the car quickly fled, while the young driver was found next to his car and admitted he had been behind the wheel.
A familiar loss
His father, who knew nothing about the night's activities, was astonished to learn that his son had taken the keys without his knowledge. The police initiated criminal proceedings against the teenager and handed him and the vehicle keys over to his parents. It was a lesson in responsibility and supervision, not just for the 16-year-old, but for the parents as well.
Especially in times when young people are becoming more and more mobile, this is another example that illustrates the challenges of road safety. How BMV explains, many young people's mobility begins at the age of 15, when they can acquire moped and moped driving licenses. This is often accompanied by an increased risk of accidents, as the 18 to 24 age group in particular is disproportionately affected by traffic accidents.
Preventive measures for more safety
In order to prevent dangerous adventures like the 16-year-old's joyride, the Federal Ministry of Transport is implementing a variety of programs to improve road safety. From the online series "The Law of the Road" with Ralph Caspers, which provides young people with important traffic education, to free educational materials on important topics such as distracted driving and risky behavior, much is being done to increase safety for young people.
Another focus is on the “REALLY NOW?” campaign, which informs parents and young people about the risks caused by smartphone distraction. Innovative approaches such as the use of virtual reality are also being pursued to enable dangerous situations to be experienced safely.
The incident in Burg shows that there is an urgent need to raise awareness of road safety among both young drivers and parents. Young people often have a certain feeling of freedom and invincibility. However, an important part of this freedom is also the responsibility that you carry with you.