A MAN who crashed a dirt bike into a car while riding at speed has been disqualified from driving for two-and-a-half years.

Paul Dunsmuir, 21, smashed into a car and a van in Glasgow’s Yoker area on New Year’s Day 2020.

A 14 year-old boy riding pillion ended up thrown from the bike and under the van.

He suffered a fractured leg as a result of the crash.

Dunsmuir, who was disqualified at the time, drove at speed and without tail lights.

Dunsmuir, who was originally accused of causing serious injury to the boy, admitted a reduced charge at Glasgow Sheriff Court of dangerous driving.

He also admitted to driving a vehicle without a licence or insurance.

Sheriff Sean Murphy QC ordered Dunsmuir, of the city's Jordanhill, to do 160 hours of unpaid work.

The sheriff said: "What you did was immature and inappropriate.

"You were working on this bike and you could have taken it somewhere else other than a public road where it was not suitable.

"It is obvious the teenager was injured and it must have caused him anguish.

"There is always a temptation to mess about with these things but you should have took it somewhere else as you damaged someone else's vehicle."

The court heard Dunsmuir and the boy were riding down the road while it was dark although there was street lighting.

Prosecutor Tanjeel Maleque said: “Dunsmuir was travelling at speed when the driver of the car turned into the road.

“She heard a loud bang and became aware of Dunsmuir who was irate towards her.

“He stated that she crashed into him, causing him to lose control of his bike and in turn crash the bike into a van.

“The driver noted that they didn’t have a crash helmet on and the passenger had fallen.

“The bike was wedged under the van.”

A 999 call was made and it was discovered Dunsmuir had no insurance and his licence had been revoked.

Neither Dunsmuir or his 14-year-old passenger were wearing helmets.

Martha Rafferty, defending, told the court Dunsmuir was "very sorry for the events."

The lawyer added: "He presents as a very mature 21-year-old but he appreciates he was not very mature in his judgement on the day of the incident.

"The incident caused the boy to have a fractured leg and damaged two vehicles...he accepts the anguish the young man would have gone through."