(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement in the United Kingdom the Commission Decision 2008/671/EC of 5th August 2008 on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5875-5905 MHz frequency band for safety-related applications of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) (the Commission Decision).
Regulation 3(1) requires the Office of Communications (OFCOM) to exercise their functions under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 so as to give effect to the obligations of the United Kingdom under the Commission Decision.
Regulation 3(2) specifies the obligations under article 3 of the Commission Decision, to which OFCOM must give effect.
A full Regulatory Impact Assessment and Transposition Note have been produced. Copies may be obtained from James Youngs, Business Relations Directorate (BR2), Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET.