A killer driver who wanted back on the road to help expand his restaurant business has won a bid to get his licence back early.

Sandeep Singh was jailed for four years in 2016 after he fatally knocked down 71-year-old Billy Dunlop in Darnley, Glasgow two years earlier.

Lady Rae also disqualified Singh from driving for 10 years.

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The now 36-year-old already had previous road traffic convictions at the time including for speeding and using a mobile phone while driving.

Singh, of Darnley, was back at the High Court in Glasgow today as he continued his attempts to get his driving licence returned - more than three years before the ban is due to expire.

His lawyer told a previous hearing that Singh was in charge of the family's restaurant business due to the failing health of his parents.

There was also the opportunity of "franchising" in the UK and America.

During a brief further hearing today, Lady Rae told Frances Connor, defending, that she was "prepared to grant" the application.

The judge told Singh: "I do not do this lightly. You need to be careful behind the wheel as (any further offending) you could be facing a very significant sentence.

"I hope we do not see you again."

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Lady Rae had asked for further information to be provided about Singh and his family circumstances prior to today.

No details of what was in the report were heard in court other than Singh is "engaging" in work with young motorists.

He will have to pass an extended driving test before getting his licence.

Singh was jailed at the same court in January 2016 for causing the death of Mr Dunlop by dangerous driving.

The OAP was crossing the road as he returned home from his local pub when Singh hit him.

He had been driving his BMW at almost 50pmh in a 30mph zone.

Mr Dunlop suffered injuries to his legs, arms, head and pelvis.

A hearing had initially taken place last month as Singh aimed to get back on the road.

Miss Connor told then how Singh's family ran a "successful" restaurant business and with both parents now of "ill health", he was in charge.

The advocate went on: "He has the opportunity to expand with franchising not only in this city, but England and America."

Miss Connor said this would involve having to visit different premises.

The defence advocate added Singh had also been a "useful member to society" on being freed from jail.

Lady Rae commented at that hearing: "The fact that he does not have a licence - and for good reasons - does not mean he cannot expand the business."

The judge - who last month said she had been "minded to refuse" Singh's application - today told the court the report she ordered had "sufficient information" for her to make decision.