These Regulations make provision under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 implementing the EU Drivers’ Hours Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 561/2006) and the EU Tachographs Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 165/2014). Article 2(3) of the EU Drivers’ Hours Regulation applies the European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles engaged in International Road Transport of 1st July 1970 (known as the “AETR”) in EU member States, requiring the implementation of the AETR in those States. The provision under section 2(2) includes provision implementing the AETR.
Link: The Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk