ELP

English

Proper noun

ELP

1. (music, informal) Initialism of Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Noun

ELP (uncountable)

1. Initialism of English language proficiency.
   • 2025 May 22, “New English Language Proficiency Requirements for Commercial Vehicle Drivers”, in Georgia Department of Public Safety‎^[1]:

     All CMV drivers will now be required to complete a two-part ELP assessment during a roadside inspection, if there is a reasonable concern regarding their ability to communicate safely and effectively in English

   • 2025 October 30, Noi Mahoney, “More than 7,000 truckers reportedly sidelined for English proficiency violations”, in Freight Waves‎^[2]:

     According to FMCSA’s national inspection database, at least 5,006 ELP-related out-of-service violations were recorded through October — a number that has continued to rise in recent months as more states ramp up enforcement.