Former Celtic star Nir Bitton was caught driving at almost double the speed limit. The 31-year-old committed the crime on Glasgow’s M80 near junction two on April 7, 2019.
The Maccabi Tel-Aviv midfielder, formerly of the city’s Kelvinbridge, was clocked going at 95 miles per hour in a 50 zone in his Audi sports car.
He later told police : “As far as I know, I wasn’t driving at that speed, no chance, but if you say so, I believe you.” Bitton - a first offender - pled guilty on Tuesday at Glasgow Sheriff Court to careless driving.
He initially faced a charge of dangerous driving. A not guilty plea to having no insurance was accepted by the Crown. The court heard that police officers had eyes on Bitton’s black Audi Q7 on the M80 at 9am on the day of the incident.Prosecutor Ryan Watson said: “He was travelling well in excess of the 50 speed restriction.” Police moved their vehicle into a position to follow Bitton.Mr Watson added: “Over four tenths of a mile, Bitton was seen to travel at no less than 95 miles per hour.”Blue lights were activated and Bitton was pulled over.
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