A man led police on a chase after being spotted at the wheel talking on a mobile phone, say officers.
Police officers with GMP Bolton South Neighbourhood Team say the motorist was first spotted using a phone while stopped at a traffic light which was showing green.
A PC attempted to speak to the driver, but said officers he made off from the scene.
The incident happened on Monday and a short pursuit took place
The motorist was arrested and detained on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, no insurance, failing to stop, using a hand held device and possession of cannabis.
A spokesman for GMP said: "On 8th January PC Charlesworth was on routine patrol when he noticed the driver of a vehicle stopped at a green traffic light, also using his mobile phone. PC Charlesworth attempted to speak to the driver.
"The driver clearly didn't want to chat and decided to make off from PC Charlesworth. Unfortunately for the driver, his driving skills didn't match that of PC Charlesworth's .
"A short pursuit ensued and the driver was detained and arrested for (on suspicion of ) dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, no insurance, failing to stop. using a hand held device and possession of cannabis."
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