A drink-driver who led police on a high-speed pursuit through the Carse of Gowrie was driving so dangerously pursuing officers were ordered to pull out as there were fears for their safety.
Robert Wilson fled from police in the centre of Perth, up the A90 towards Dundee, and through Carse villages and country roads, hitting speeds of 100mph during the late-night chase.
The 59-year-old, of Rose Hill Cottage, Glencarse, managed to get away but was caught as he made his way home.
Wilson pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on August 10 and was warned he faces prison when he returns to court for sentence next month.
Depute fiscal Stuart Richardson told Perth Sheriff Court the incident began after midnight when patrolling police began following Wilson. Initially he left Perth by the A90, before stopping in a lay-by and switching off his lights.
Mr Richardson said on Thursday, “They brought their vehicle to a halt to see what was going to happen.
“They noticed his car commence the journey again and it went past them at speed in the direction of Dundee. Officers began to follow him and they reached the slip (road) to Glencarse, at the top of which is a give way sign, which he simply ignored and went straight through.
“He went on to Main Street, Glencarse, with a 30 mile per hour limit and travelled through it at speeds up to 60 miles per hour with police officers still following him.
“After going through Glencarse he came along the un- classified road from Glencarse to Kinfauns which is essentially a single track road and, to the horror of the police officers, he increased his speed and was driving up to 90 miles per hour.
“He then managed to get his vehicle back on to the A90 travelling in the direction of Dundee and at this point increased his speed to up to 100 miles per hour on that stretch.”
Wilson had initially been charged with driving at 125mph on the A90 but pleaded guilty to the lower speed.
When Wilson went through two no entry signs and on to the unclassified road on the other side, police were told to stop their pursuit.
They managed to get Wilson’s car details and they intercepted him as he made his way home and breathalysed him. He pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol (59 mics).