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The other driver facing trial is, judging from his name, British. Most of the dead were from India. So, yes, the initial article does suggest that, but I'm curious to see how things pan out. Someone without a valid licence shouldn't have been allowed behind the wheel of a heavy vehicle, but somehow I suspect that's not the angle most are going to take. I mean, the judge has already said "Of course his employers weren't aware and they are not to blame", which is probably correct in law as it currently stands, but begs the question why the law is so lax about letting disqualified people get behind the wheel - shouldn't hauliers be required to make sure their drivers are up-to-date legit?
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I remember reading an article on this in the last month but can't find it but was saying it's a massive issue in the haulage industry with many drivers carrying on working following disqualification, apparently it's rampant and companies turn a blind eye as the responsibility is on the driver. Wasn't just hgv, was white van couriers as well.
greentricky
That's answered in the first two words of the article.