A woman who is accused of driving dangerously around Ballarat and Creswick on Sunday to evade police has been remanded in custody.
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Rachel Bristow, 31, is facing 13 charges relating to offences allegedly committed on Sunday.
Charge sheets, obtained by The Courier, reveal Bristow is accused of driving through a red light at the intersection of Gilles Street and Howitt Street, placing others in danger of death or serious injury.
She is also charged with dangerous driving at Lake Wendouree, careless driving on Sturt Street including veering onto the other side of the road and refusing to stop when directed by police.
Police allege Bristow was disqualified from driving at the time, the car she was driving was unregistered and she used false number plates.
She is also charged with using a mobile phone while driving and committing an indictable offence reckless conduct endangering serious injury while on bail.
Charge sheets show Bristow allegedly refused to provide a sample of oral fluid for testing.
The charges come after a major police operation, including the air wing, ended in an arrest on Sunday.
Bristow was remanded in custody to reappear at court on June 7.
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Rochelle Kirkham
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
