A Waimate man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving and attempting to avoid police in Oamaru on Sunday.
The 34-year-old had allegedly been driving at more than 140kmh on State Highway 1 and did not stop for police, Sergeant Blair Wilkinson, of Oamaru said.
Police received a driving complaint from a member of the public.
Sgt Wilkinson had no further information.
The man is to appear in the Oamaru District Court on March 17.
