Tashkent man fined after son caught driving at 13

A man in the Tashkent region has been fined after allowing his 13-year-old son to drive a car. The incident was reported by the Tashkent Regional Internal Affairs Directorate.

Authorities identified the owner of a Li L9 vehicle who had permitted his son, born in 2012, to operate the car. The father not only allowed the underage boy to drive but also recorded the act on camera before sharing the footage on social media.

"An administrative case was filed against the vehicle owner, and the Li L9 was impounded in a temporary detention area," the report states.

This is not the first traffic violation involving a young driver in Tashkent. Earlier, in the Yunusabad district, a 19-year-old driver was involved in a pedestrian accident, raising further concerns about road safety and enforcement of traffic regulations.

Authorities continue to warn parents against such reckless behavior, emphasizing the legal consequences and potential dangers of allowing minors to drive.