Following the adoption of the Decision (2004/545/EC) on the harmonisation of radio spectrum in the 79 GHz range for the use of automotive short-range radar equipment (“SRR equipment”) in the Community (the “Decision”), Ofcom published a consultation document proposing to implement the measures provided for in the Decision. In order to exempt the use of the SRR equipment Ofcom proposed to make new regulations: the Wireless Telegraphy (Automotive Short Range Radar) (Exemption) Regulations 2005 (the “Proposed Regulations”). The Proposed Regulations were made in line with the measures provided for in the Decision and Ofcom consulted on them for a month as required by the Communications Act 2003.
This document sets out Ofcom’s decision to exempt the use of automotive SRR equipment at 79 GHz from wireless telegraphy licensing by making the final Regulations. The Regulations (2005/353) were made on 22 February 2005 come into force on 17 March 2005 and will shortly be published on the HMSO website. These are made in line with the 204/545/EC Decision, and are available in draft form in Annex 2 of this document.
Section 2 of this document discusses the background to Ofcom’s decision and sets out the representations received by Ofcom, Ofcom’s response to the representations and Ofcom’s notice to exempt the use of automotive SRR equipment at 79 GHz from wireless telegraphy licensing by making the final Regulations. Section 3 of this document sets out the extent of application, scope and effect of the Regulations. A Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for the Regulations is available in section 4. The RIA sets out the risks, costs and benefits of the measures provided for in the Regulations and the effects that these measures may have on the costs to business.