Reckless Driver Joshua Chambers Caught After High-Speed Chase in Ramsgate
Joshua Chambers, 29, sped through Ramsgate’s King Street in a white Citroen DS3 shortly after midday on June 23, 2022. Kent Police, already aware he was banned from driving, tried to pull him over with flashing lights and sirens.
Disqualified Driver Thrills at Speed, Mounts Pavement Twice
Instead of stopping, Chambers slammed the accelerator, broke the speed limit, and mounted the pavement twice. The officers in pursuit eventually lost sight of him.
Captured and Sentenced: 12 Months Added for Dangerous Driving Spree
Officers found Chambers about 50 minutes later at an address linked to him. He was arrested and appeared before Folkestone magistrates the next day. Chambers pleaded guilty to four offences:
- Dangerous driving
- Driving while disqualified
- Failing to stop
- Driving without insurance
He was handed an additional 12 months in prison and banned from driving for another three years.
Kent Police Slam Chambers’ Reckless Attitude
“Joshua Chambers clearly has no respect for the law and appears unable to abide by the rules of the road, even when on temporary release from prison,” said Detective Sergeant Jay Robinson.
“His driving style put other road users and pedestrians in grave danger, and he will now spend a longer period of time behind bars as a result.”