registration plate

British

noun

Also called: license plate. licence plate. numberplate. a plate mounted on the front and back of a motor vehicle bearing the registration number

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A state trooper pulled over the suspect's car on Terminal Drive after receiving a registration plate reader alert, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers told a news conference.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

The flamingos were rescued close to the Algerian border on Sunday, having been "loaded onto a lorry bearing a Tunisian registration plate", officials said in a statement.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

"At the time of the shooting, the bike was displaying the registration plate DP21 OXY," he said.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

Under the new regulations approved by the cabinet, riders will have to wear a helmet and have insurance, while e-scooters will now be required to have a registration plate.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2023

Some London councils have introduced companion passes, which work alongside Blue Badges but are tied to a registration plate, rather than an individual.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2023

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