Mohammad Asif, of Govanhill, pleaded guilty to driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. He was found to be over four times the legal limit on June 23, last year.

Mr Asif, who appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, was disqualified from driving as part of his punishment.

The procurator fiscal depute told the court: “At around midnight, the accused was driving a Volkswagen Golf on Calder Street in Govanhill.

“He collided the vehicle into street furniture adjacent to Holly Cross Primary School, causing damage to railings and the vehicle.

“Just after midnight, a witness heard a crash coming from outside. He was within his property. He observed the accused crawling from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat and exiting the vehicle then communicating with police.

“The police could smell alcohol from the accused and his speech was slurred. The accused was asked to provide a specimen of breath. He cooperated. The accused made no reply to being cautioned and charged.”

Court papers stated that there were 97 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath. The legal limit in Scotland is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath.

Asif’s solicitor said her client, a first offender, was driving due to his daughter being unwell at the time but does not use this reason as an excuse.

She added: “He takes full responsibility. He knows he was intoxicated but panicked in response to his wife’s call.

“He has been driving since 2001 and has been living with his wife in Scotland for four-and-a-half years.

Sheriff Valerie Mays told Asif: “As you are aware, this is a serious matter. You could have significantly injured yourself or some other person.

“Taking into account that you had a very high reading – you’re going to be disqualified from driving for 83 weeks.”

Asif was also fined £480 and referred to a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme.