California DMV to Recall License Plate Mocking October 7 Attack on Israel
The DMV apologized for approving a personalized plate deemed offensive and vowed to strengthen its review process.
- A license plate reading 'LOLOCT7' was flagged by the activist group StopAntisemitism for mocking the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
- The plate was spotted on a Tesla Cybertruck in Culver City, California, and drew widespread condemnation on social media.
- California's Department of Motor Vehicles called the plate 'unacceptable and disturbing' and announced plans to recall it immediately.
- The DMV apologized for the oversight and committed to reviewing its approval process to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- The vehicle owner has the right to appeal the recall, while the DMV is also reviewing its database for other potentially offensive plates.
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