A police patrol pulled the car over after it drove by without its headlights on early on Friday. They discovered the boy behind the wheel when they opened the driver’s door.
It’s alleged his father was drunk in the passenger seat beside him.
A 41-year-old NSW man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and being an adult in charge under the influence of liquor.
He is expected to fact Southport Magistrates Court on July 3.
The boy is reportedly in the care of relatives after they travelled from NSW following the incident, which happened on The Esplanade at Surfers Paradise.
Source: Sky News Australia
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