Authorities say they first spotted the 47-year-old driver as he sped his jeep past an unmarked police car at 160 kmh (100 mph) in a rainstorm Sunday. Driving dangerously close to other cars on the autobahn, he then ignored police attempts to pull him over - first with a stop sign, and then with flashing lights and sirens.

The man drove through a construction zone at 140 kmh (87 mph), nearly twice the speed limit, before being stopped.

Police seized the man's driver's license, and a judge ordered him tested for medications and illegal drugs.

Police said Monday the man racked up 15 traffic violations in 11 minutes.

The Canadian Press, 2009