A Kapiti Coast motorcyclist was taken into custody yesterday for failing to stop and dangerous driving, shortly after appearing in court on the same charges.
The 32-year-old was arrested yesterday afternoon after his court appearance earlier in the morning.
Police said the man had appeared in Porirua District Court charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.
“Stunned” officers then observed the man doing a wheelie past a patrol unit on Cedar Drive just before 4pm, police said in a statement.
He was spoken to by officers at his address minutes later and taken into custody.
His motorbike was impounded.
“Police will not tolerate this kind of behaviour, and will always follow up to ensure dangerous drivers and riders are being held to account,” said acting Sergeant Jordan Dykes.
The man was due to reappear in the Porirua District Court on December 10 for an additional charge of failing to stop and dangerous driving.
