California to change license plate sequence after shortage
By The BriefBrief
California will change its license plate sequence for the first time in about 40 years after the state ran out of available combinations. The change follows a long period of using the existing sequence, prompting a new ordering for future plates.
WHO:California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
WHAT:California will update the state’s license plate sequence due to a shortage of available combinations.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 2:28 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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