A SON of Rangers legend Ally McCoist has been allowed to keep his driving licence, despite admitting taking a flash car for a spin without insurance.

Argyll McCoist, 18, illegally drove the grey Audi in Florish Road, Erskine, on July 2 last year.

After police became aware of the incident, the teenager was charged and prosecuted at Paisley’s Justice of the Peace Court.

At a hearing in March, he admitted breaching the Road Traffic Act 1988 by driving the car without insurance.

McCoist, a first offender, spoke only to confirm his name during the two-minute hearing, before Justice of the Peace Dr David McLaren, where he was represented by defence solicitor James Cassels.

Mr Cassels said: “Mr McCoist pleads guilty to the charge and I have a motion for a proof.”

Legal assessor Kit Sagar added: “The court records your guilty plea and sentence will be deferred for a special reasons proof.”

McCoist, who has a twin brother named Mitchell, was supported at court by his mum during that hearing, which was adjourned until April.

When the case called again last month, it was adjourned once more, until last week, for a special reasons proof to take place.

McCoist, of Houston, returned to the dock for the hearing, which allows the court to consider not banning a driver or imposing points on their licence, depending upon their reasons for breaking the law or the effect a ban will have on them.

This time, he was accompanied by his dad for the hearing, where he was allowed to keep his licence.

No penalty points were imposed and he was admonished for the offence, which could have seen him banned from the roads.

McCoist’s dad played for Rangers for 15 years and later managed the club.