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¿Cuántas placas de matrícula son obligatorias en una motocicleta?

How many number plates must a motorcycle have?

  • AÚnicamente una en la parte trasera.Only one, at the rear.
  • BUna en la parte delantera y otra en la trasera.One at the front and one at the rear.
  • CUna situada en el lado izquierdo de la parte trasera.One, placed on the left-hand side of the rear.
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Correct answer

  • AÚnicamente una en la parte trasera.Only one, at the rear.
Explanation

Annex XVIII of the General Vehicle Regulations states that motorcycles carry a single number plate, fitted at the rear in a vertical or almost vertical position. Unlike cars, they do not carry a front plate.

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