School bus driver must do his hours

a school bus driver who ferried a coach full of children home while drunk has been given extra time to complete his sentence.

stephen McColgan, 52, picked up the youngsters from Bridge of Weir Primary while more than three-and-ahalf times over the limit.

He was ordered to complete 300 hours unpaid work after pleading guilty at Paisley sheriff Court.

But he has failed to complete almost a quarter of his punishment – despite already being given extra time.

Defence lawyer Michael McKeown admitted his client had a huge amount still to do.

He said:“there is still an issue with him balancing his work and unpaid work.

“He has 68 hours outstanding – an extension would be required.

“If given a further period I’m confident he will complete the hours.”

McColgan was nabbed after he dropped pupils off after class.

He was flagged to police after speaking to

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the former gibson Direct driver was breath-tested and had 72 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of breath – the limit is just 22 mcg.

He was arrested and held in police custody for three nights before appearing at court and pleading guilty.

McColgan was banned from the roads for three years and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

He was blasted for “putting young lives at risk”and told the community service was a direct alternative to being locked up.

But the motorist returned to court yesterday with a chunk of hours still outstanding.

sheriff Pender extended the order – which was previously lengthened by four months – for another 12 weeks.

McColgan, of renfrew, was warned he will be hauled back into the dock and handed a sterner sentence if the hours are not completed.

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