Driver speeding in Lamborghini

A Coatbridge man who charged his Lamborghini down a road at double the speed limit has managed to keep hold of his licence.

Frazer Millar admitted at Paisley Sheriff Court that he carelessly drove his Lamborghini Aventador at 84mph in August last year.

He currently has six live points on his licence.

Procurator fiscal depute Andrew Brown said: “Around 9.43pm on August 2, police officers carried out a highvisibility speed check on the eastbound carriageway of Renfrew Road [Paisley].

“The officers observed Millar in lane one of two approaching at speed. The officers could observe the car was being driven in excess of the 40mph speed restriction. The 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 stopped and Millar was cautioned and charged.”

Defence agent Mr Farmer explained 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 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 Coatbridge.

He added: “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.”

Sheriff Gillian Craig said: “I know what happened was a burst of speed in a semiresidential area. I take on board the power of the car and you no longer have it.”

Sheriff Craig issued Millar with four penalty points, and issued him with a £600 fine to be paid within 28 days. A £40 victim surcharge was also imposed.