A motorcyclist who filmed himself on a GoPro goading police before speeding away at nearly 200mph has been jailed for four years. Amin Belechguer, 29, of Poynders Gardens in Clapham, London, pleaded guilty to 21 counts of dangerous driving and was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday.
High-speed offences across three counties
Belechguer used his high-powered £20,000 Kawasaki Ninja to commit a catalogue of dangerous driving offences across Kent, Essex and London. Patrols spotted him riding at speed along the A20 Ashford Road towards Maidstone without a registration plate at around 10.45pm on 27 June 2025.
Police were already heading to a different emergency when Belechguer pulled out in front of them. He began slowing down and waved at the officers, trying to goad them into a pursuit. In that time, he travelled at over 130mph on a single carriageway with varying speed limits between 40-60mph and crossed over solid white lines into oncoming traffic on the blind brow of a hill.
Arrest and evidence
He met his match after police deployed a stinger, which Belechguer ran over, destroying his tyres. He then filmed himself running into a hedge where he was tackled by an officer. Moments later, he was stopped and arrested.
The bike, which Belechguer bought for around £19,500, was seized at the scene, alongside his phone and GoPro camera. Officers reviewing his digital devices subsequently discovered Belechguer had filmed himself riding dangerously in Kent, London and Essex, at top speeds of 189mph. Recovered footage showed him travelling at more than double the speed limit on motorways and through town centres, performing 'wheelies', failing to stop at red lights and riding on the pavement.
Sentence and impact
Belechguer was sentenced to four years in prison. The bike was permanently confiscated, and he will also be subject to a 10-year driving ban.
Investigating officer PC Daniel Goodman said: 'Officers worked swiftly when presented with the opportunity to arrest a dangerous motorist. Despite having to terminate a pursuit due to the dangerousness of Belechguer's driving, teamwork saw his vehicle brought to a stop and secured his arrest. Not only did Belechguer drive at triple the speed limit in some instances, but he demonstrated little regard of basic road safety when he failed to adhere to road markings, signage, and traffic lights.'
