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Elderly US woman shocked to receive racy new car licence plate
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Elderly US woman shocked to receive racy new car licence plate

From BBC News · () English

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  • An elderly Florida woman was shocked to receive a sexually suggestive license plate reading "SQZ A55".
  • The 77-year-old resident felt the plate was inappropriate for her age and questioned how it passed inspection.
  • Despite her initial displeasure, she has decided to keep the plate to see what happens, even joking about enjoying potential honks.

A Florida woman in her late 70s has become the center of attention in her retirement community after receiving a sexually suggestive license plate. Nancy Dello Stritto, a resident of Pompano Beach, expressed her shock and dismay upon discovering her new license plate read "SQZ A55".

I don't think a senior who is almost 77 will be driving around with a plate that has that to say.

— Nancy Dello StrittoDescribing her reaction to the inappropriate license plate.

"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 CBS News in Miami. She questioned the inspection process, asking, "How could that pass inspection?"

How could that pass inspection?

— Nancy Dello StrittoQuestioning the process that allowed the plate to be issued.

While some neighbors encouraged her to swap the plate, Dello Stritto has opted to keep it for now. "I'm resigned to it; maybe it was destined for it to be on my car," she said, adding a touch of humor by suggesting she might even enjoy the attention. "Actually, being over 70, I might like a few honks."

I'm resigned to it; maybe it was destined for it to be on my car.

— Nancy Dello StrittoExplaining her decision to keep the plate.

Florida license plates are produced at a state prison, with officials stating that offensive plates can be exchanged for free. However, Dello Stritto's decision to retain the plate adds an unexpected twist to the story.

Actually, being over 70, I might like a few honks.

— Nancy Dello StrittoAdding a humorous remark about the potential attention the plate might attract.
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