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In this era of zero tolerance perhaps there should be legislation that states any person who's background cannot be identified for whatever reason will be subject to a probationary period of not less than 10 years, or perhaps some other period, either longer or shorter?


You mean 10 years in the UK before they can drive a cab?

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Going back to the origanl story it could be a case of SLEEP APNOEA how many drivers suffer withpot even knowing it :?:
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TDO wrote:
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In this era of zero tolerance perhaps there should be legislation that states any person who's background cannot be identified for whatever reason will be subject to a probationary period of not less than 10 years, or perhaps some other period, either longer or shorter?


You mean 10 years in the UK before they can drive a cab?


lol ten years was just talking point. Thats why I added the longer or shorter reference?

10 years, or perhaps some other period, either longer or shorter?

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Going back to the origanl story it could be a case of SLEEP APNOEA how many drivers suffer withpot even knowing it :?:

There bound to be some, but just because you are awake doesn't (IMO) always make you safe to drive. :?

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JD wrote:
10 years, or perhaps some other period, either longer or shorter?



I was just clarifiying what you meant by a probationary period rather than questioning the length of the period per se, but sounds like a good idea :)

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