Posted on 07/15/2026 1:09:28 PM PDT by DFG
A South Florida woman was surprised to receive a new license plate with her vehicle registration renewal that she feels carries an inappropriate message.
Pompano Beach resident Nancy Dello Stritto, who is almost 77 years old, opened her mail to find a license plate reading "SQZ A55." She told CBS News Miami that the plate, which can be interpreted to spell out a crude phrase, caused her to go "ballistic."
The plate has become a topic of conversation at her retirement community, where opinions are split.
While Dello Stritto is unhappy with the configuration, she noted that others, including her sons and their friends, have encouraged her to keep it. She said the current tally is 16-1 in favor of her keeping the plate.
It remains unclear how the plate was issued. Florida license plates have been manufactured at a state prison in North Florida for nearly a century before being distributed through county agencies. Dello Stritto's plate was mailed from the Broward County Property Tax Collector's office.
CBS News Miami contacted the office regarding the issue. An office manager confirmed that Broward County will replace a plate deemed offensive for free at their Plantation office.
For now, Dello Stritto plans to keep the plate, though she intends 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, adding with a laugh, "I can handle it; maybe I'll even get some honks."
"I don't think a senior who is almost 77 will be driving around with a plate that has that to say," Dello Stritto said. "When I saw that, I went ballistic. I said, 'How could that pass inspection?'"
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Things that didn’t happen for $20, Alex.
Somehow, I’m grateful I have no idea what this means...
Reminds me of a Seinfeld episode.
There’s a joke in there somewhere ... won’t say it.
It reads: squeeze a$$.
At her age, it probably has more to do with the risk of an embarrassing incident.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
What’s license plate lingo for “Pinch Cheeks”?
Many years ago I was visiting a friend. Their state had just authorized customized license plates. The local paper had a article describing a lawyer suing the state for cancelling his custom plate with this message:
UP URZ 2
Or maybe “Don’t Sneeze”?
😄 It was not the nicest thing to say. Sorry.
Well I for one thank you.
I would have never figured it out. ;-<
Pompano Beach resident Nancy Dello Stritto, who is almost 77 years old, opened her mail to find a license plate reading “SQZ A55.” She told CBS News Miami that the plate, which can be interpreted to spell out a crude phrase, caused her to go “ballistic.” Sierra, Quebec and Zulu, Alpha bother her.
I bet the state could have auctioned that plate # for $50K
A good front plate for a chronic tailgater:
TI 3VOM
Maybe it was meant to be sent to Cosmo Kramer?!
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