DMV apologizes, vows to recall ‘hateful’ license plate on Cybertruck that seemed to mock Oct. 7 attacks

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DMV apologizes, vows to recall ‘hateful’ license plate on Cybertruck that seemed to mock Oct. 7 attacks​

By
Deirdre Bardolf
Published Dec. 14, 2024, 12:01 p.m. ET
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued an apology for an offensive license plate that mocked the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.X/
A Tesla Cybertruck in California was spotted with “hateful” license plates apparently mocking Oct. 7, prompting the DMV to promise to recall them — even though one family claims it was just a horrible misunderstanding.
Vanity plates on the electric vehicle, which was seen cruising around Culver City, read “LOLOCT7” — which many interpreted as “laughing out loud” at the heinous Hamas terrorist attack that slaughtered 1,200 Israelis.
The watchdog group StopAntisemitism shared a snap of the plates on X Thursday.

The DMV said the “hateful language” on the personalized license plates was “unacceptable and


It called the plates “a vile mockery of the 1,200 innocent lives lost and the countless others scarred” and shared a formal letter for followers to send to the California DMV demanding action.

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The DMV issued a statement apologizing for allowing the vanity version to be processed. The department said it was working to recall the “shocking” plates and would strengthen its internal review process to ensure something like that does not happen again.
The plate owner will be notified about the recall and has the right to appeal the department’s decision, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The use of “hateful language” is a violation of its policies and values, the agency said.
“We sincerely apologize that these personalized plates were not properly rejected during our review process,” the DMV added.
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A Los Angeles family later came forward and said the plates were merely a nod to their Filipino heritage and grandfather, NBC 4 reported.
“LOLO” means grandfather in Tagalog, the “CT” stands for Cyber Truck and “7” references the number of grandchildren, a family member who requested anonymity told the outlet.
The family said the DMV issued the apology without giving them a chance to explain.
“We’re a large Filipino family and this had nothing to do with the conflict in the Middle East,” the person said.
The family plans to exchange the license plate at the DMV on Monday, they added.

 

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• M P
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  OK. Now we have totally jumped the shark. What in the world is happening in US America?!?! Have we really reached this point where even misinterpretations of acronyms will cause a government agency to issue apologies and infringe on another citizens rights? heaven help us. We are becoming Germany where even thinking certain thoughts gets you arrested
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  Clarence W
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  Reminds me of the SNL Sean Connery/Jeopardy skit where “Let it Snow” is interrupted as something completely unrelated and obscene by Connery. Based on their explanation and heritage this is a nothing burger. Over reaction by the CA DMV.
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[CoTtOnMoUf]

I've met and talked to many CyberTruck owners at Tesla Super Charger Stations while driving across the country a few weeks ago, and the vast majority of their owners seems to be assholes. Mostly white boys in their 40s and 50s and entitled acting. We would talk like all was ok, but you can tell they think they're better than me because I'm not white and not driving a dumpster on wheels.

 

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DMV apologizes, vows to recall ‘hateful’ license plate on Cybertruck that seemed to mock Oct. 7 attacks​

By
Deirdre Bardolf
Published Dec. 14, 2024, 12:01 p.m. ET
10 Comments

The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued an apology for an offensive license plate that mocked the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.X/
A Tesla Cybertruck in California was spotted with “hateful” license plates apparently mocking Oct. 7, prompting the DMV to promise to recall them — even though one family claims it was just a horrible misunderstanding.
Vanity plates on the electric vehicle, which was seen cruising around Culver City, read “LOLOCT7” — which many interpreted as “laughing out loud” at the heinous Hamas terrorist attack that slaughtered 1,200 Israelis.
The watchdog group StopAntisemitism shared a snap of the plates on X Thursday.

The DMV said the “hateful language” on the personalized license plates was “unacceptable and


It called the plates “a vile mockery of the 1,200 innocent lives lost and the countless others scarred” and shared a formal letter for followers to send to the California DMV demanding action.

​

The DMV issued a statement apologizing for allowing the vanity version to be processed. The department said it was working to recall the “shocking” plates and would strengthen its internal review process to ensure something like that does not happen again.
The plate owner will be notified about the recall and has the right to appeal the department’s decision, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The use of “hateful language” is a violation of its policies and values, the agency said.
“We sincerely apologize that these personalized plates were not properly rejected during our review process,” the DMV added.
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A Los Angeles family later came forward and said the plates were merely a nod to their Filipino heritage and grandfather, NBC 4 reported.
“LOLO” means grandfather in Tagalog, the “CT” stands for Cyber Truck and “7” references the number of grandchildren, a family member who requested anonymity told the outlet.
The family said the DMV issued the apology without giving them a chance to explain.
“We’re a large Filipino family and this had nothing to do with the conflict in the Middle East,” the person said.
The family plans to exchange the license plate at the DMV on Monday, they added.

Family is soft as FUCK and should sue, IF some group doesn't want them to use it,

PAY THEM NOT TO USE IT.....!!!!!

they had a LEGIT reason to use it that had NOTHING to do with the war in the "middle east"

They need to change their mind and keep,

THIER PLATE and SUE the DMV... they paid for that PLATE when through the proper channels to get it,

and should KEEP IT!!!

 

[yureeka9]

I've had vanity plates for almost 20 years now. Hard to believe they didn't catch that. I've had a lot of innocent suggestions rejected due to it even remotely sounding offensive.