This is the dramatic moment a dangerous driver who was 'high on drugs' is brought to a halt by police officers.
Joe Mills, 22, was high on temazepam when he ignored the treacherous driving conditions along the A1.
The hazardous driver led police on a high-speed pursuit between Newcastle and Gateshead in torrential rain - reaching speeds of up to 123mph as they wove through traffic.
A court heard how the police were on patrol on the A1 and signalled for a silver Vauxhall Vectra to stop after it cut across marked hatchings at high speed.
But the driver of the vehicle refused, and instead hit the accelerator as he travelled along the dual carriageway near to the junction for the A69.
Mills eventually left the A1, and then crashed into the gates of Dunston FC's football ground gates as he attempted to flee on foot.
The crook was quickly detained by officers and charged with a string of driving offences to which he admitted at Newcastle Crown Court.
Mills, of no fixed abode, was jailed for nine months and handed an 18-month driving ban.
Chief Inspector Sam Rennison, who oversees the work of our Motor Patrols Department, said: “This was a ridiculous bit of driving in what were really dangerous conditions.
“You need to drive at care when there is torrential rain but Joe Mills was instead hitting speeds of more than 120mph.
“He had no thought for the welfare of other road users and was determined to take any steps necessary to evade police capture.
“I want to praise the skill of those officers who were able to bring Mills into custody and helped to ensure this pursuit did not result in a serious incident.
“They receive huge amounts of training that allow them to drive safely in these kind of conditions and they demonstrated their expertise in this instance.
“Because of their work a dangerous driver is today behind bars and when he is released he will be subject to a lengthy ban.”
At an earlier hearing Mills had admitted five charges including failing to stop, driving without a licence and dangerous driving.
He also admitted possessing cannabis and possessing temazepam.
