Police found an eight-year-old boy in the back seat of a silver hatchback after using road spikes to end a 1am chase near Ballina.
The 27-year-old woman driver allegedly drove well above the speed limit on the M1 at Tyagarah on October 31, and kept going when officers tried to pull her over.
The hatchback headed south on the M1 and turned onto the Bruxner Highway at West Ballina.
The chase finally ended near Kays Lane where the woman was arrested.
Police took her to Ballina Police Station, where they say she tested positive for methamphetamine.
She faces six charges.
Driving while disqualified, failing to stop and driving dangerously during the pursuit, and a separate reckless or dangerous driving charge as second or subsequent offences.
The other charges relate to using an unregistered car, using an unauthorised number plate and allegedly causing emotional or intellectual harm.
Bail was refused and she is due to appear in Ballina Local Court from custody November 12.
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