March 26, 2026 - 196 views
Police say a driver has been arrested following a pursuit along the A55 in North Wales, as officers continue to clamp down on dangerous driving across the region.
North Wales Police confirmed the incident began in the early hours of Wednesday (25 March) when a blue Toyota Yaris failed to stop for officers in the Llandudno area.
In the early hours of Thursday (26 March), the same vehicle was spotted again in Colwyn Bay before being seen travelling along the A55 North Wales Expressway, where it once again failed to stop for police.
Officers pursued the vehicle, bringing the incident to a controlled end using tactical contact to safely stop the car and prevent further risk to the public.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving while unfit through drink and drugs, and aggravated unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle. A passenger was also arrested on suspicion of unauthorised taking of a vehicle. Both remain in police custody.
Police say the incident highlights the ongoing risks posed by dangerous driving on North Wales roads. The A55, one of the region’s busiest routes, has seen a number of serious collisions in recent years, with speeding, impairment and failing to stop among the key factors linked to serious and fatal incidents.
Across North Wales, road safety remains a major priority for officers, with regular enforcement campaigns targeting drink and drug driving, as well as drivers who put others at risk through reckless behaviour. Nationally and regionally, a significant proportion of fatal collisions involve one of the “fatal five” offences — including speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone, and careless or dangerous driving.
A spokesperson for North Wales Police said they will continue to take firm action against those who endanger others.
They said: “We will not tolerate dangerous driving on our roads which puts our communities at risk. We will continue to take action to keep our roads safe and urge members of the public to report incidents like this to us.”
Anyone with concerns about dangerous driving is encouraged to contact police via 101 or online.
