Police allege the 25-year-old man was detected driving a Holden Commodore above the speed limit in Keira St, Tarrawanna at 4.35pm on Friday. When the man failed to stop for police, a pursuit began, ending a short time later in Caldwell Ave when his car struck the pole. The driver and sole occupant of the car was not injured.

The man’s licence was confiscated on the spot. He will appear in Wollongong Local Court on September 6.