Latest news from Drive '09 - The Professional Driver's Event

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Audi is amongst the latest exhibitors which have announced they are to support Drive '09.

Visitors will be able to drive the award-winning Audi A8 Long-wheel base as well as the A6 and stunning Q7 SUV. The latest in high-security will also be on display as visitors can see what it is like to be protected in a full-armoured A8 Long-wheel base.

VOSA is to host an important seminar to educate the industry of its future during the Drive '09 gathering this month.

The government agency is to discuss the role of the agency and the current situation regarding the compliance of the limousine industry. Following various crackdowns on illegal vehicles and operators over the years, owners are eager to find out exact rules on how to operate legally.

The seminar will cover the overall limousine process from designing, importing and purchasing a vehicle through to registration, operation and maintenance requirements. The aim of the seminar is to improve compliance within the industry and ensure the vehicles are run in a safe and legal manner.

Other issues tackled are the the future changes that are expected to impact on the industry such as the introduction the EC whole vehicle type approval scheme.

Operators, drivers and those looking to enter the industry are being urged to attend the seminar in an attempt to show their support to laying down firm laws.

Members of the trade are invited to register for the event free of charge by visiting www.drive09.co.uk