A 14-year-old boy who towed a caravan down the M4 motorway with three young friends in the car has been fined just £20.
The lad was arrested after being pulled over and gave police a false name, telling officers he was 22.
The schoolboy, from County Clare in Ireland, was caught driving the Saab through Wiltshire last year before he was arrested and later admitted to several driving offences at Swindon Magistrates' Court.
The teenager was given a four-month conditional discharge and told to pay a £20 surcharge.
No order for costs was made due to lack of means.
A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "A teenager who was just 14 when he was caught towing a caravan on the M4 has appeared in court.
"The boy, who has since turned 15 but cannot be named due to legal reasons, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court charged with obstructing police, driving without a licence or insurance.
"It follows his arrest on October 26 last year when a police o
"The vehicle had three passengers inside - none of these people had a valid UK driving licence.
"Police indicated for the vehicle to stop and the teenager, who was in the driving seat, initially gave officers a false name and claimed he was 22 years old.
"He was arrested and taken to custody, and later charged. The teenager, who is from County Clare in Ireland, admitted all offences.
"Due to a lack of means, no order for costs was made. He was given a four-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £20 surcharge."
Police constable Luke Hobbs said: "Not only was this boy just 14 with no driving licence, none of the three passengers inside the vehicle had a valid driving licence either.
"Their actions could have had devastating consequences on other road users and it is fortunate that no collisions occurred as a result of such stupidity."
