diff --git a/yamllint/rules/comments.py b/yamllint/rules/comments.py
index c815ff3..74d8142 100644
--- a/yamllint/rules/comments.py
+++ b/yamllint/rules/comments.py
@@ -74,8 +74,6 @@ Use this rule to control the position and formatting of comments.
 """
 
 
-import re
-
 from yamllint.linter import LintProblem