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The new driver’s hours regulations come into force on April 11, and they could mean that operators have to take on up to 10% more drivers to cope with the rules. As a result of the regulations, drivers will no longer be able to work regular Monday to Saturday shift patterns.

Motor Transport is organising a major conference where leading transport lawyer Stephen Kirkbright will be talking about the implications of the new Drivers’ Hours regulations and also give an update on the  Working Time Directive.

The conference will also include:

• Shadow transport minister Owen Paterson MP on road congestion and road pricing
• VOSA on enforcement of digital tachographs and keeping electronic records
• Introducing digital tachographs: the management challenge
• Being seen to be green: the environmental challenge
• Fuel prices, AdBlue, bio-fuel and supply risks
• An insurance view of fleet risks
• Truck crime - what operators and the police can do

The conference is on March 28 at Aston Villa Football Ground

• For full information and on-line booking visit our conference centre.