Michael Rayner, 26, now unemployed, from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, will appear before Hendon Magistrate's Court on 17 November.

Michael Rayner gave police a running commentary

Mr Rayner was praised for preventing an accident on the M1 in May when he said his accelerator had jammed on the motorway.

The articulated lorry careered towards London for more than 20 miles at speeds of up to 80mph.

Mr Rayner gave police a running commentary and the busy motorway had to be cleared by patrol cars and a helicopter.

The Scania P124 lorry finally came to a halt by hitting a crash barrier and fence near Hendon in north-west London.