A driver who allegedly “had a party” and took a “bit of speed” before driving the wrong way along the M5 to avoid the tolls has been arrested.

Police said that officers were called to reports of a Volkswagen utility travelling the wrong way on the M5 exit off-ramp at Hammondville about 10.25am.

A driver was arrested after allegedly driving his vehicle down the wrong side of the M5. Credit:TNV

The motorist had allegedly tried to drive into the eastbound lanes of the motorway before the vehicle got stuck on a concrete dividing barrier.

Police said they arrested the 47-year-old male driver, of Georges Hall, and took him to Bankstown Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.