THIS is the shocking moment when two reckless teenagers put their lives at risk by riding their scooters along a busy Hampshire motorway.

With a blatant disregard for the law, the two youngsters took to the westbound carriageway of the M27 on their bikes – with L plates.

One motorist couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted the two scooters joining the motorway.

The shocked driver, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “We came to join the motorway at junction two coming from Ower and as we came to the roundabout two scooters filtered in front of us coming from the direction of Totton.

“It was absolutely crazy. They were travelling at about 35mph and causing a lot of the cars behind them to brake.

“I followed them for about half a mile and I was so shocked to see them riding along a motorway I got my passenger to take pictures and video.

“I just felt that I couldn’t let them get away with it – it’s a lot more serious than a couple of kids just mucking about on bikes.

“Not only is it illegal but it is highly irresponsible.

“I dread to think what might have happened if either one had been hit by a car – they wouldn’t have stood a chance.”

Police say the duo will be investigated for a number of different road offences and could end up with a fine, driving licence penalty points or possible driver disqualification.

Inspector Darren Miller of Totton Roads Police Unit added: “We will definitely investigate this.

“The danger to them and to other road users is quite apparent.

I’m not sure what they were trying to do. It was a very unusual incident and I’m not sure I can recall anything like it in the past.”

A spokeswoman from the road safety charity Brake, said the incident was evidence that more needed to be done to toughen up the driver learning process.

She said: “Learner drivers are not allowed to drive on motorways and to do so can be incredibly dangerous for themselves and other road users.

“If you are learning to drive you must make sure you know the rules before you get on the road.

“Brake urges the Government to review and toughen up the learning process and driving test. This includes learner drivers receiving a minimum level of professional tuition which includes teaching them to drive safely on all types of road, including motorways.”