A Gatineau man faces a hefty fine and multiple charges after being caught Wednesday driving 110 km/h over the speed limit.

Officers intercepted a speeding eastbound SUV at around 10 a.m. on Boulevard des Hautes-Plaines, near the park of the same name, in the city's Hull sector, Gatineau police said Thursday.

The driver was originally clocked going 55 km/h in a 30 km/h zone, said police, but to avoid being pulled over he then pulled a U-turn and began speeding westbound.

During the short pursuit that followed, the driver reached speeds of 140 km/h, police said.

He was eventually arrested after abandoning his vehicle and trying to flee on foot, said police.

The driver, 32, was given 11 tickets — including for excessive speeding and not holding a proper driver's licence — for a total fine of $3,849, Gatineau police said.

He also faces four criminal charges for dangerous driving, fleeing the scene, obstruction and possession of marijuana, said police.