白バイ
Meanings
1
motorcycle police; traffic police on motorcycles
abbreviation
Refers to the officers or the unit, not just the vehicle. Abbreviation of 白バイ隊員.
See also: 白バイ隊員
The motorcycle police were directing traffic at the intersection.
2
white police motorcycle
abbreviation
Specifically the white-colored motorcycle used by Japanese traffic police. Often seen in the phrase 白バイに乗る.
The white police motorcycle sped away with its siren on.
Usage patterns
- 白バイに乗るto ride a police motorcycle
A police officer on a motorcycle was riding along the highway.
- 白バイに捕まるto get pulled over by motorcycle police
I was going too fast and got pulled over by the motorcycle police.
- 白バイが追いかけるfor motorcycle police to chase (a vehicle)
The motorcycle police were chasing the fleeing car.