A teenage motorcyclist has been arrested after allegedly clocking speeds of up to 160-kmh while evading police on the Mornington Peninsula, before posting the vision to social media.
Police were travelling on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Dromana about 1pm on Monday, January 28, when they observed a motorcycle with its licence plates concealed.
It will be alleged the motorcycle was ridden only on its rear tyre before accelerating at high speeds.
Police attempted to stop the rider in McCrae a short time later, however, he allegedly rode off at 160-kmh, and began weaving through heavy traffic.
It will be further alleged vision of the offending was then uploaded to social media.
Following enquiries, Rosebud Uniform Police executed a search warrant at a home on Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest, about 8am on Monday last week (Feb. 5).
During a search of the property, police seized a motorcycle, GoPro, computer and clothing relevant to the investigation.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
He has been charged with 10 speed and traffic offences, including reckless conduct endangering life, and fail to stop on police direction.
He was bailed to appear at Dromana Magistrates’ Court on April 4.