Shocking footage reveals child dangerously riding on car windscreen in Melbourne
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When it comes to the safety of our loved ones, we are all likely to be on high alert.
One shocking incident has left many Australians aghast as a child was filmed riding on the front windscreen of a moving car in Melbourne's southeast.
On a seemingly ordinary Sunday at Greendale Boulevard in Pakenham, witnesses were horrified to see a car driving with a young boy lying face-down on the front windscreen.
The child, who appeared to be enjoying the dangerous ride, was seen climbing back inside the car through the sunroof as the vehicle pulled over.
The witnesses, who had filmed the incident, confronted the driver.
The driver was allegedly smiling in response to the witnesses’ concerns about the child's safety.
'He falls off, and he goes under those wheels, he's dead, mate,' a witness said to the driver.
The incident has since been reported to the police, who have confirmed that they are investigating the matter.
The case is being taken very seriously, and further enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
According to the Australian Road Rules, all occupants of a vehicle, regardless of their age, must be properly restrained in a seatbelt or an approved child restraint. This is not just a legal requirement, but a crucial measure to protect lives.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) recommended that children aged up to seven years should be secured in a child restraint or booster seat when travelling in a vehicle.
As the investigation into this incident continues, let us ensure that all children are safely buckled up, every trip, every time.
What are your thoughts on this shocking incident? Have you witnessed similar dangerous behaviours on our roads? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below.
When it comes to the safety of our loved ones, we are all likely to be on high alert.
One shocking incident has left many Australians aghast as a child was filmed riding on the front windscreen of a moving car in Melbourne's southeast.
On a seemingly ordinary Sunday at Greendale Boulevard in Pakenham, witnesses were horrified to see a car driving with a young boy lying face-down on the front windscreen.
The child, who appeared to be enjoying the dangerous ride, was seen climbing back inside the car through the sunroof as the vehicle pulled over.
A child was seen riding on the windscreen of a moving car in Melbourne’s southeast. Image source: 7News.
The witnesses, who had filmed the incident, confronted the driver.
The driver was allegedly smiling in response to the witnesses’ concerns about the child's safety.
'He falls off, and he goes under those wheels, he's dead, mate,' a witness said to the driver.
The incident has since been reported to the police, who have confirmed that they are investigating the matter.
The case is being taken very seriously, and further enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
According to the Australian Road Rules, all occupants of a vehicle, regardless of their age, must be properly restrained in a seatbelt or an approved child restraint. This is not just a legal requirement, but a crucial measure to protect lives.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) recommended that children aged up to seven years should be secured in a child restraint or booster seat when travelling in a vehicle.
As the investigation into this incident continues, let us ensure that all children are safely buckled up, every trip, every time.
What are your thoughts on this shocking incident? Have you witnessed similar dangerous behaviours on our roads? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below.
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