A drunk BMW driver collided with a car in Kirkintilloch.

Ilona Niemczyk appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court this week after she pleaded guilty to driving with a high blood alcohol level and while disqualified.

Police were alerted around 10pm on October 3 this year, following reports of a collision between a black BMW and another vehicle in Kirkintilloch.

Niemczyk was found in the driver's seat of the BMW.

Upon opening the door, officers noted a strong smell of alcohol coming from her. They asked if she had anything to drink and she replied: "Yes."

A roadside breath test was carried out, which was positive for alcohol.

The 40-year-old was arrested and further checks revealed that she was disqualified from driving.

Niemczyk was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where she was seen by medical staff, who said she had no injuries and she was fit to be released.

She was taken to London Road police station. At 2.50am, more tests were carried out, which determined she had 88 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

The Moodiesburn, North Lanarkshire, resident appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court this week after she pleaded guilty to the offences.

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Sheriff Allan McKay said: "I read the report, she was open and frank with the social worker.

"How many Polish nationals do we see in this court with the same problem?"

Niemczyk's solicitor replied: "She has abstained since. She accepts this is a very serious matter, given the reading and that she was already disqualified.

"She works long, unusual hours as a waitress.

"The vehicle was paid off about a year ago and it was £20,000. She is hopeful her daughter will drive it."

Sheriff McKay remarked: "I find cases like this quite distressing. You appear to be in all other circumstances a very hard-working person.

"You made a massively positive contribution to our society. But, for whatever reason, when you take alcohol, your judgement is impaired and you make stupid and dangerous decisions.

"You must understand that these offences are serious and I could send you to prison. The alternative is available and I am going to offer that to you."

Niemczyk was disqualified from driving for three years, had her licence endorsed and was sentenced to one year of supervision, with the requirement to attend alcohol counselling too.

She is also required to complete 150 hours of unpaid work within six months.