BY IAN CROUCH

Police have called off a high-speed pursuit through Tighes Hill overnight due to safety concerns.

A routine patrol spotted a silver Ford Territory with expired registration on Maitland Road at Mayfield at 12.34am on Thursday.

A pursuit was initiated when the male driver failed to stop.

The chase went down industrial drive through Tighes Hill but was called off when the vehicle crossed to the wrong side of the road.