Following a chase of 100 mph by police, an unruly motorist was arrested. He drove straight towards traffic and tried to dodge officers.
Dramatic footage of Saif Ghalib from Blackburn in Lancashire behind the wheel his silver Vauxhall Zafira. After failing to stop, Saif erratically drove away from officers.
The man is seen weaving between lanes and cutting in front a police vehicle, forcing him to brake hard.
In a police chase lasting 37 minutes, Saif Ghalib from Blackburn in Lancashire was seen speeding towards traffic on Manchester New Road.
Ghalib, who was earlier seen crossing a police vehicle on a slip lane motorway, forced them to brake hard and go from 98mph to 64mph.
On December 18th, 2021 the 22-year old driver without insurance was pursued by 37-minutes until finally he was stopped and taken into custody.
He was accused of failing to stop motor vehicles when directed by police officers, driving dangerously and operating motor vehicles in violation of licences.
Manchester Crown Court sentenced him to twelve months imprisonment, disqualification from driving for 18 and a condition to submit to an extended examination.
Greater Manchester Police released dashcam footage of Ghalib’s sentencing. It shows officers following the Vauxhall Zfira along the M66 motorway in Greater Manchester one week before Christmas Day.
The driver attempts to get out of his patrol car, but the silver vehicle suddenly cuts across the lanes.
This footage captures the speed of the police car dropping from 98 to 64 mph just after Ghalib cut in front.
Ghalib turns right at a traffic light and begins weaving between queuing vehicles.
Footage captures the driver rashly crossing a variety of motorway lanes in front of a police vehicle.
Ghalib drove straight down the giveway lane, trying to fool officers into turning left.
The driver is driving fast at 60 mph, passing through red lights before turning right.
He encounters other vehicles further down the road. Unable to pass them, he pulls over on the opposite side of the road.
The police closely follow the vehicles, before they turn around and go on to the other side at the next traffic light.
Later on, officers are seen following the reckless drivers through residential streets. Ghalib drove straight down a given lane and tried to fool officers into turning left before abruptly turning left.
The driver is seen speeding at 60 mph while passing through red lights.
Ghalib continues on the A56 at over 100 mph. He then makes a sudden decision to make an exit and cuts across two lanes.
Although he is driving at close to 70 mph throughout the video, police stated that he was finally stopped and taken into custody
Ghalib disregards the give-way sign, and drove directly towards oncoming traffic at Newcliffe Road in pursuit of police
After Ghalib was sentenced, PC Paul Ashworth, of Greater Manchester Police, said: ‘We are committed to making the roads of Greater Manchester safer for everyone.
“This means that we will have to take legal action against those who risk putting other people at danger.
“This example is one of many actions we take every day in order to make roads safer.
‘Ghalib’s actions behind the wheel that day were unacceptable and irresponsible. With his careless driving, he put many people in danger.
“Thankfully no one was hurt and there is one less dangerous driver on our roads.”