A TEENAGER led police on a high speed chase - before pulling over because his girlfriend's mum told him too.

Kieran Morgan had his girlfriend in the car during the pursuit, where he drove on the wrong side of the road and reached speeds of 60mph in a 30mph zone.

Morgan, whose girlfriend was on the phone to her concerned parent, "risked the lives" of other drivers while tearing through the streets of Midhurst in his Toyota Yaris.

The 18-year-old, who did not have a driving licence, eventually pulled into a layby at her request and was arrested.

He was tested for alcohol but told police: “I may be stupid enough to drive on a provisional licence, but I’m not stupid enough to drink or drug-drive.”

Officers were out on patrol when they spotted the 18-year-old in a Toyota Yaris about 12.45pm on March 3.

He failed to stop for police on the A286 before going into the path of oncoming traffic several times while overtaking other cars.

Morgan was charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop when required by police and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

He appeared at Portsmouth Court on April 19 where he pleaded guilty to all three offences and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.

Morgan was also disqualified from driving for 12 months and must take an extended re-test should he wish to drive again. He will also carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.

Arresting officer, PC Steve Bucksey, of the Sussex roads policing unit, said: “Inexperience behind the wheel as a provisional licence holder, combined with a series of dangerous manoeuvres and excessive speed, is a lethal mix.

"Morgan created this dangerous environment for all road users, as well as himself, and it’s extremely fortunate this incident ended without tragedy.

“Morgan showed a clear disregard for his passenger and other road users that day, almost colliding head-on with other vehicles, forcing them to take evasive action.

“Collisions where fatal and life changing injuries occur is tragic for all those involved, from the family and the witnesses, to the emergency services responding. We are committed to reducing the number of avoidable collisions through our education and enforcement of the ‘fatal five’ offences – speeding, drink/drug-driving, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and careless driving.”