EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a) to (d) and (g) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of transportation of passengers and goods between the Member States of the EU and EEA and the United Kingdom. In particular, they amend legislation relating to the standards and requirements to be complied with by road transport operators engaging in the international transportation. Part 2 amends primary, subordinate and directly applicable EU legislation in relation to the licensing of operators. Part 3 amends the primary and directly applicable EU legislation relating to the international road haulage of goods.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.