Three youths in a stolen vehicle were arrested overnight after failing to stop for police.

A spokeswoman said officers signalled for the vehicle to stop on Hills Road around 11:45pm.

A Hills Road resident said police tried to spike the stolen car, which was travelling on the wrong side of the road.

A short time later, it was spiked on Akaroa Street the police spokeswoman said.

Three youths were taken into custody at the scene.

A 14-year-old is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and failing to stop.

The other two were referred to youth aid.