On 5 August 2008 the Commission released the Decision on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5875-5905 MHz frequency band for smart vehicle communications systems, so called co-operative systems, which enable immediate and reliable communication between cars, and between cars and roadside infrastructure.
According to the Decision, Member States shall, not later than six months after its entry into force, reserve the 5875-5905 MHz frequency band for intelligent transport systems and, as soon as reasonably practicable, make it available on a non-exclusive basis.
Commission Decisionhttp://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/radio_spectrum/docs/in_transit/its_final_draft_en.pdf
Press Releases: Cars that talk - Commission earmarks single radio frequency for road safety and traffic managementhttp://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1240&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=nl
Further information:
European Commission Internet Site: i2010 - Intelligent Car Initiativehttp://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/intelligentcar/index_en.htm
