A Dunedin man\u2019s attempt at fleeing from police at top speed was foiled when he got stuck in a line of traffic.<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old man was spotted by officers speeding at 124kmh while on the Dunedin Northern Motorway at 4.50pm on Sunday, Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said.<\/p>\n
Officers signalled for the man to pull over. However, he accelerated heavily and got up to 185kmh.<\/p>\n
His high-speed antics were soon put to an end after he got stuck in traffic further up the road.<\/p>\n
Police caught up and again signalled for the man to pull over.<\/p>\n
With nowhere else to go, he complied.<\/p>\n
He was found to be a disqualified driver, so he received a charge for driving while disqualified and his vehicle was impounded for six months.<\/p>\n
He was also charged with dangerous driving, driving at excess speed and failing to stop for red and blue flashing lights.<\/p>\n
Under his driver\u2019s seat was $6800, which the man told police was his recent casino winnings \u2014 inquiries are continuing, Sgt Lee said.<\/p>\n