These Regulations amend the Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (the “2007 Regulations”) to implement the amendments made to Council Directive 2003/59/EC on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers by Council Directive 2013/22/EU adapting certain directives in the field of transport policy by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia. There are also amendments made to the 2007 Regulations to amend the identity document requirements for persons attending an initial certificate of professional competence (CPC) test or a periodic training course, and introducing a review and appeals process for Northern Ireland.