Overview
- The vehicle travelled more than 6km the wrong way from junction 15 near Stoke-on-Trent before stopping in lane four.
- More than 30 emergency 999 calls alerted Staffordshire Police to the danger on Saturday night.
- Officers closed the motorway at junction 14 northbound to protect other road users during the operation.
- No injuries or damage were reported after the near collision.
- Police described the motorist as "confused," and the driver temporarily surrendered their licence pending assessment.