Dujon Sterling has been handed a 12-month driving ban and fined more than £2,000 after admitting drink-driving and careless driving offences in Glasgow.
The Rangers defender appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court, where he pleaded guilty to driving at excessive speeds through city centre streets before crashing into a barrier near the M8 in the early hours of January 4.
As proceedings unfolded, the court heard how Sterling lost control of his vehicle after driving erratically across roads including Queen Street, Hope Street and West Graham Street.
His breath alcohol reading of 60 microgrammes per 100 millilitres far exceeded the legal limit of 22 microgrammes.
Fiscal depute Christa Lindsay told the court police were alerted after a witness reported the crash.
“Police saw the accused outside of the vehicle on his mobile phone,” she said.
“He told them he had not suffered any injuries. He stated he had lost control and veered towards the protective barrier before crashing into it.”
Police said the accused appeared to be in a dazed condition.
“He was cautioned and required to provide a specimen of breath. He co-operated and failed the roadside breath test and was taken to a police station.”
Further details revealed CCTV footage capturing the defender driving in a dangerous manner through the city centre before the crash occurred.
She added: “Police saw the accused driving in an uncontrolled manner, narrowly missing a vehicle.
“The footage showed him driving erratically and at one stage having to heavily brake to prevent a collision.”
Despite originally facing a more serious charge, the case was reduced to careless driving.
Sheriff Mary Shields subsequently imposed a £750 fine for careless driving and £1,500 for drink-driving, alongside the one-year ban from the road.
Defending Sterling, Ronnie Simpson acknowledged the player’s mistake and confirmed internal consequences had already been applied.
“He had been celebrating the conclusion of an important day at his place of work.
“He is under no illusion he should not have been driving.
“He has been punished in some respect by his employer.”
As the situation settles, Sterling now faces the challenge of moving forward both professionally and personally, with the incident serving as a serious reminder of responsibility off the pitch.
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