Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka is considering introducing personalised vehicle registration number plates that would allow motorists to display individual or business names instead of conventional registration numbers.

The proposal was discussed at a recent Parliamentary Ministerial Consultative Committee meeting on Transport, Highways and Urban Development, chaired by Minister Bimal Rathnayake.

Vehicle owners would be able to obtain customised number plates displaying a personal name or business name in place of the standard registration number, according to the proposal.

Introducing special vehicle registration numbers to generate additional government revenue while providing motorists with greater choice was also discussed by the c...