Originally Posted by francie:
“I'm beginning to think that perhaps a prosecution could be the only way for this driver - applying for his licence so soon after the accident seems, to me, that he cannot or will not accept the seriousness of driving + his ongoing health problems.
His determination to get back behind the wheel, quite frankly, baffled me.”
Well he won't be getting back behind the wheel of an HGV again as his history is now known. As for his car licence he
may eventually get that restored. How he fares with obtaining insurance is quite another matter!
I see that relatives of one of those killed are now calling for him to be prosecuted and making a submission to Sheriff John Beckett, so it's likely the other families will be taking legal advice with a view to pursuing a prosecution.
I also think changes will come about within the DVLA over relying on people to 'self report' any medical issues as Cardiologist Professor Andrew Rankin was asked by Solicitor Advocate Ronald Conway, representing the family of Stephenie Tait, "can you agree with me that the idea of self reporting may be a weakness in the system (DVLA)?"
Pro Rankin replied: "I think it's a recognised weakness in the system."
So they would be reverting back to how it used to be. Years ago there was no such thing as the DVLA relying on the licence holder to 'self report'.....the GP contacted them. Simple as that.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-33840550