Chisholm man allegedly drove head-on into oncoming traffic during police pursuit around Tuggeranong

Police were conducting a patrol around Tuggeranong on Wednesday afternoon when they allegedly spotted a silver Ford utility doing burnouts and driving erratically on Drakeford Drive in Bonython.

Police began a pursuit, but the driver allegedly did not stop.

Officers allegedly saw the car speeding, mounting median strips and driving on the incorrect side of the road towards oncoming traffic.

"The utility was pursued through a number of suburbs before the driver approached a school via a greenbelt area," ACT Policing said on Thursday.

"At this time the pursuit was terminated due to the serious risk to the public."

A Chisholm man was identified as the alleged driver of the vehicle and arrested at an address in Wanniassa later on Wednesday.

The arrest was co-ordinated by a newly established ACT Policing taskforce targeting high-risk driving behaviours.

The man is charged with two counts of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, and one count each of driving unaccompanied as a learner, driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, and driving with incorrect number plates.

The 22-year-old was granted police bail to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court in September.

Police are seeking anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, and quote 7177768.

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