Troy Darrell Bunt, 47, appeared in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on Friday.

He was initially charged with offences including failing to stop on police direction, driving dangerously, driving at a dangerous speed, driving while disqualified, and drug-driving offences.

The court heard previously that police tried to intercept Bunt's car in Howard Steet, Epsom on the night of November 16, 2019, but he refused to pull over.

Police said Bunt sped off at an estimated speed of 120 to 130km/h so officers did not pursue by road, but he was monitored by air wing.

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At one point, police clocked Bunt travelling at 130 km/h in Scott Street, a residential street with a 60km/h limit.

Road spikes were deployed and the front tyres of the vehicle deflated, but Bunt continued to drive the vehicle on dirt roads.

He fled the vehicle after stopping in bushland, but was found by police using the air wing and dogs.

The court was told Bunt later tested positive to having an illicit drug in his system.

Magistrate Megan Aumair granted Bunt bail with the condition he complete the Court Integrated Services Program for four months.

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