A Coatbridge man who blasted his plush Lamborghini down a road at double the speed limit has narrowly managed to keep hold of his licence.
Frazer Millar admitted at Paisley Sheriff Court that he carelessly drove his Lamborghini Aventador at 84mph in Paisley in August last year - the speed limit of the road is 40mph.
A driving license record was provided to the court and this showed that Millar currently has six live points on his licence.
Procurator fiscal depute Andrew Brown told the court: “Around 9.43pm on August 2, police officers carried out a high-visibility speed check on the eastbound carriageway of Renfrew Road.
“The officers observed Millar in lane one of two approaching at speed. The officers could observe that the car was being driven in excess of the 40mph speed restriction.
“The police officer aimed the speeding gun device at the front of the car which showed a reading of 84mph.
“The vehicle was a blue Lamborghini Aventador. The vehicle was then stopped and Millar was cautioned and charged.”
Defence agent Mr Farmer explained that the officers likely spotted the car as they heard the noise of the acceleration.
Mr Farmer said: “The honest truth is that it is all too easy to reach speeds like that in a car like this.
“However, the road was empty, there were no vehicles in front of him and it is a divided carriageway therefore there would have been no oncoming traffic.
“It was a high speed but it was a short burst of speed. Yes it was inappropriate, and Mr Millar accepts that.
“He no longer has the car. He has traded it in and now has a BMW.”
Mr Farmer went on to explain that Millar, of Drummore Avenue, is a “very successful businessman” with his own company in the scaffolding and roofing industry in Coatbridge and travels all over Scotland with this work.
The court was also told by Mr Farmer that Millar takes around a salary of £1000 per week from his business and has a number of labourers.
He said: “Millar’s driving licence is essential for not only his employment but also the labourers and workers he essentially employs, although they work on a self-employed basis.
“Not all of the employees have a driving licence and such they require Millar to be able to hold a licence and continue to be able to drive.”
Sheriff Gillian Craig said: “I know what happened was a burst of speed in a semi-residential area.
“I take on board the power of the car and that you no longer have the car.”
Sheriff Craig issued Millar with four penalty points, and issued him with a £600 fine to be paid with 28 days.
A £40 victim surcharge was also imposed.
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