A man who used a mobility scooter to tow a boat along the Pacific Highway near Newcastle has been charged by police.

The 35-year-old man charged on Wednesday with multiple offences and will face court early next year.

A photo of the man driving down the Pacific Highway on a motorised scooter was widely shared on social media.

Police responded to reports of a mobility scooter being used to tow a 17-foot motorboat on Friday, October 19 at Belmont.