Zakary Norton laughed and joked outside court today after being released on bail over an alleged high-speed police chase which the court heard almost cost multiple lives.

The 22-year-old Victorian man was bailed, despite the court being told by police that he is "stupid" and will continue to offend and "ultimately kill someone on the roads or himself".

It's alleged he almost rammed into a police officer before speeding down the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at more than 170km/h at night without headlights on, almost hitting three cars.

The apprentice roof tiler has been charged with a raft of offences including stealing a motor vehicle, speeding, driving while disqualified and reckless conduct endangering life. He was already out on bail on other charges when the alleged crime spree occurred.

Zakary Norton was all smiles outside court today after being released on bail. Picture: 9NEWS (9NEWS)

"It is certainly the situation that you could have killed yourself and somebody else, if not multiple people, in the events alleged against you in the current charges," Justice Kevin Bell said.

The judge's comments echo concerns by the Victoria Police officers who arrested him in April.

"His dangerous and extremely fast driving is and has been putting the safety of the public at extreme risk," police allege in a summary.

Police, who opposed a previous bid for bail, said they believed Norton would continue driving at dangerous speeds to avoid getting caught by police and "ultimately kill someone on the roads or himself".

"Police believe due to his rampant drug use he will continue to commit indictable offences due to stupidity."

The 22-year-old was allegedly high on ice when he drove down the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at more than 170km/h without headlights. Picture: 9NEWS (9NEWS)

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Norton allegedly sped onto the freeway on March 31 moments after he almost rammed a police vehicle in Rosebud as officers tried to pull him over.

Police allege he drove towards them, narrowly missing the front passenger door and a sergeant who was getting out of the car.

Norton then allegedly made his way onto the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and narrowly avoided hitting three vehicles that did not see him coming.

"The accused was travelling at a speed in excess of 170 km/h with the headlights and rear lights to the vehicle switched off," police say.

Justice Bell said the community deserved protection from life-threatening behaviour.

"I am extremely concerned about police officers being subjected to possible harm and members of the community being subjected to possible harm," he told the court.

Mr Norton will have to comply with strict bail conditions. Picture: 9NEWS (9NEWS)

"Therefore when reading this file this morning, I must say I was quite aghast."

But the judge granted Norton bail after the man's mother said two months in prison had given her son "a big wake-up call".