A Kirkintilloch driver was blocked by another road user who was concerned about his reckless driving.

Richard Sawers was in his vehicle, travelling west on Lindsaybeg Road around 5.15pm on April 17, 2024.

The person in the car behind him was concerned about his manner of driving as he was swerving into traffic.

When driving onto a roundabout, Sawers changed lanes and drove straight through it.

The 59-year-old approached another roundabout and drove onto Easter Garngaber Road while on the wrong side.

Another driver tried to get him to stop by beeping his horn but Sawers continued to travel north.

The procurator fiscal said: "The road narrows down to one lane and he drove through to oncoming traffic, which had to stop suddenly.

"He narrowly avoided hitting pedestrians.

"A witness stopped to prevent him from driving more. They blocked him."

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He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court after he pleaded guilty to driving without care or consideration, swerving, and failing to maintain lane discipline.

He also admitted to driving with 136 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of his breath. The limit is 22 microgrammes.

Sheriff Vincent Lunny remarked: "This is one of the highest readings I have seen. He is on the cusp of going to prison."

Sawers' lawyer said: "He is 59 years old, he lives alone. His struggles started after the birth of his daughter, who has severe additional needs. He is the sole carer of the child.

"She is now 23 and in an assisted accommodation. His alcohol issues started around the time he became a carer and grew as his child grew. His behaviour became more challenging and he felt isolated.

"He used alcohol as a coping mechanism all these years. He knows that he has problems with alcohol.

"He continues to engage with a recovery service. In recent months, he has been reducing his alcohol intake. He is trying.

"He also has mental health difficulties, anxiety and depression. He is well aware that there will be a lengthy disqualification."

The sheriff addressed Sawers: "This is a shocking level of drunk driving. It’s appalling.

"This is something I deal with day in and day out. Yet this is the highest level I have seen.

"The difference between this and the High Court is luck. If you hit a pedestrian, I would send you to jail."

He was disqualified from driving for 30 months and sentenced to 12 months of supervision.

He also has to complete 140 hours of unpaid work and engage with addiction services for 12 months.