A Dunedin woman who was too busy texting her friends to notice the police car following her has been charged with dangerous driving.
The 25-year-old, who was returning from a trip to Naseby, was spotted by members of the public crossing the centre line on State Highway 1 between Waikouaiti to Dunedin, Senior Sergeant Mel Aitken said.
The woman is also alleged to have reached speeds up to 140kmh, she said.
A marked patrol car followed the woman, with the officer observing her car crossing the centre line and exceeding the speed limit.
The driver was pulled over before Pine Hill where she admitted she had been texting a friend.
The woman has been charged with dangerous driving and is to appear in Dunedin District Court later this month.
