“The alphanumeric system replaced a more pictographic format that used coloured shields containing a route number (an American-style system that was introduced in the 1970s). “Adopting the ...

Even though the system is now centralised, dealers still tend to be allocated registration numbers that reflect their region, so (for example) if you are buying a new car from a London dealership, you ...

When a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, it's assigned a number. But did you know ... to the session where it originates. For example, "HB1001", or House Bill 1001, in the ...