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California to change license plate sequence for 1st time in 40 years due to shortage of combinations
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· September 12, 2026
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For the first time in 46 years, California is changing its license plate sequence after running out of available combinations.
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What is this story about? For the first time in 46 years, California is changing its license plate sequence after running out of available combinations.
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