I understand what you're saying, but isn't the criminal more likely to endanger other people's lives if he is trying to escape a police pursuit at high speed? But it all depends on the circumstances. The dickhead in the story was going to drive like an idiot anyway, and even though the police were looking for him (can hear their sirens in some parts of the clip), it wasn't really a pursuit, as such.
But in general, the crim would be more likely to take risks, with little to no regard for others, which can be and sometimes is disastrous if it takes place in a built up area. It's a hard question which probably should be left up to the only person who can make an accurate assessment of the situation at the time... The copper in the driver seat.
And I completely agree that crims, putting lives at risk through that sort of behaviour, should be treated the same as any criminal behaviour with any deadly weapon.
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