A Florida retiree “went ballistic” when her new license showed up with an unexpected, racy message.
Nancy Dello Stritto, 76, of Pompano Beach, recently got the new license plate in the mail and was shocked to see it read, “SQZ A55,” according to CBS News Miami.
“I don’t think a senior who is almost 77 will be driving around with a plate that has that to say,” Dello Stritto told the station. “When I saw that, I went ballistic. I said, ‘How could that pass inspection?’
Dello Stritto originally was planning to return the license plate, but she’s been polling friends and family on what she should do. With a tally of 16-1, nearly everyone is in favor of her keeping the conversation plate.
How did Florida retiree get a questionable license plate?
The plate was mailed from the Broward County Property Tax Collector’s office.
An office manager confirmed to CBS News Miami that the plate will be replaced for free if deemed offensive. Although Dello Stritto plans to keep the plate, she does intended to notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles about it.
“I’m resigned to it; maybe it was destined for it to be on my car,” she said laughing. “I can handle it; maybe I’ll even get some honks.”
The incident conjured up memories of a popular Seinfeld 1990s television episode when Kramer, in a mix-up with the New York State DMV, was issued a vanity plate “ASSMAN” in his name. And just like Dello Stritto, he reluctantly kept it.
Michelle Spitzer is a journalist for The USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDA. As the network’s Rapid Response reporter, she covers Florida’s breaking news. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
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