He should have known better.

Just five months ago the Albury youth, 17, was released from detention, early, after causing a high-speed crash that nearly killed a passenger.

Showing no wisdom, regret or remorse from his time behind bars or appreciation of his early release, last month he attempted to elude police during a two-kilometre pursuit around central Albury.

See the chase here

He roared through a give-way sign at Macauley Street, another give-way sign at Young Street, went into Wood Street, Tribune Street then into Vine Street.

It was soon after he crossed the North Street bridge over the Hume Highway — while riding on the footpath at excessive speed — and missed a pedestrian that an Albury highway patrol officer gave up the pursuit because it was too dangerous.

But they didn’t give up the chase.

The youth was taking a bag of belongings and his bike to his sister’s residence in East Albury.

He was arrested a short time later.

Graphic police in-car footage was shown in Albury Children’s Court yesterday before magistrate Gordon Lerve imposed a 15-month stint in custody.

The youth was sentenced to a minimum term of eight months in detention, expiring on January 2, with a further seven months on parole.

Mr Lerve imposed a three-year driving ban.

Police prosecutor Sgt Chris Adams wanted the footage played in the presence of the youth to emphasise the seriousness of the case.

The youth was charged under the Skye’s Law legislation for failing to stop in a police pursuit.

He was also charged with disqualified driving, failing to wear a helmet and using an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.

Sgt Adams said the youth could see only 25 metres in front of him as he rode up the walkway along the bridge.

Mr Lerve said the youth’s riding was erratic along major roads, which amounted to a serious breach of the law.

His driving history involving an accident in Pemberton Street was an aggravating factor.