M60 wrong way driver jailed over ‘reckless’ decision

Amaar Abid was originally spotted by police driving through a red light in a Volkswagen Golf on Alan Turning Way at around 1.20am on June 10, 2025.

After refusing to stop for police, the 28-year-old was pursued onto Hyde Road and then the M60, heading towards Oldham.

According to the force, the car was being driven erratically and slowed to a crawling pace while on the motorway.

Officers decided to stop the car with a rolling road block.

Amaar Abid has been jailed (Image: GMP)

However, in a last ditch attempt to avoid arrest, Abid then decided to turn and drive the wrong way down the M60, before police came into contact with the Golf and stopped it.

Abid, of Copster Hill Road, was sentenced to 38 weeks for dangerous driving at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday (June 17).

He was also given an extended driving test and £154 fine.

PC Oliver Garner from the Roads Policing Unit said: “Amaar Abid’s actions that night showed a complete disregard for the safety of everyone else on the road.

“Not only did he fail to stop for officers, but he drove erratically on the motorway and ultimately made the reckless decision to drive the wrong way on the M60 in a desperate attempt to avoid arrest.

“Driving towards oncoming traffic on one of the region’s busiest motorways could very easily have resulted in life-changing consequences, causing serious injury or even loss of life”

“Thanks to the professionalism and quick decision-making of our officers, the pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion and Abid was taken into custody before anyone was harmed”

“We will continue to take robust action against those who choose to put the public at risk through dangerous driving. Our roads must be safe for everyone, and offenders who endanger lives can expect to face the full consequences of their actions.”