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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Aussie mum learns hidden meaning of her name after personal number plates rejected
An Aussie mum claims she has learned about an unknown meaning of her name after being rejected from using it as a personal number plate for her car. It's not unusual for drivers to have their custom number plates request denied by the government if their choice of words is deemed inappropriate or offensive. Such was the case last year when a NSW number plate appearing to honour the date of the recent Hamas attack on Israel made national headlines after it snuck through the approval process, prompting the state's Roads Minister to order it be seized. But for one young Aussie mum, her simple request was reportedly denied for a far more surprising reason – her first name was deemed inappropriate. Queensland mother Indica Bradford says she always wanted her "unusual" name on her number plates. After recently buying her own car, she was excited to see the option was still available on the Personalised Plates Queensland (PPQ) website when she went to apply recently. Despite initially being approved, Indica's deposit was soon refunded. She told A Current Affair that she received a phone call telling her the plates were deemed offensive by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and would not be accepted. Indica argues that the majority of Australians would not be upset by the plates displaying her name, and heavily criticised the decision. However the name Indica does have a somewhat lesser known meaning. It's a strain of cannabis, a fact that likely triggered the department's strict ban on drug-related references. "I didn't even know what it was until I was informed by PPQ on the phone," she told the Channel 9 program. "I think the majority of Australia would be the same. It's just someone's unusual name. "I'm not trying to offend anyone. It's just my name." Transport department responds Indicia is now calling on TMR to reverse its decision. "Everyone has personalised plates ... I was really excited about that for ages," she said. "It's my legal name on my birth certificate." In a statement to Yahoo News, a spokesperson for TMR said Indica could challenge the decision if she chooses. "While most plate combinations are approved, a small percentage are declined. In most cases, customers are happy to work with PPQ to find an alternative that meets their intent while also aligning with policy," they said. "This particular plate combination at the time was deemed inappropriate in relation to its interpretation as promotion of illegal drugs or criminal activity. The customer can contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads to seek a formal review of the request to purchase this combination." Detail in uniquely Aussie number plate leaves motorists in stitches Dodgy detail in Aussie's number plate could attract $900 fine Centrelink number plate on $150K Mercedes spotted debate It's certainly not the first time a driver has had their seemingly innocent custom number plates rejected. Back in 2023, a NSW driver said he "died a little inside" after being told he'd no longer be able to drive around sporting his plates, that read: "W8N4U" — an abbreviation of "waiting for you". "There's way worse plates out there, but somehow my plates got flagged for being inappropriate," he said at the time. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Jersey hatchback car with two-digit number plate sells for £230k
A 2012 Peugeot hatchback with a two-digit number plate has sold at auction for nearly a quarter of a million J69 plate and black five-door Peugeot Ion with 53,205 miles on the clock were listed for a starting price of £100,000, by Jersey auctioneers Simon Drieu & Co bidders battled it out on Thursday, with the item eventually selling for £230, is not the first time number plates have sold for large sums on the island, with a JSY1 plate selling for £65,000 back in 2013.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Number plate owned by Cornish comedian Jethro sells at auction
The famous J35 TER number plate owned by the late Cornish comedy legend Jethro has sold for £30,500 at personalised plate was the star of the online auction of his vehicles and agricultural machinery which ended on Thursday comedian, who died in 2021, ran a farm and a contracting business from his base at Lewdown, near Okehampton, always used the number plate on his personal vehicle and it was even on the Toyota Land Cruiser that carried his coffin to his funeral at Truro Cathedral in 2022. The viewing day for the dispersal sale of vehicles, farm equipment and other machinery attracted a large number of people but it was the number plate that drew the most before the sale, Harvey Pile from Stags Auctioneers said: "It is one of those iconic pieces where, to some extent, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it."It is a cliche thing to say but how do you value a piece of comedic history that in years to come will always be linked to the famous man?" Jethro, whose real name was Geoffrey Rowe, was born in St Buryan, popularity as a comedian grew during the 1980s and he made his first national appearance on the Des O'Connor show in later said that performance gave him a national profile and it led to other TV appearances and stage shows across the 2001, he appeared on the Royal Variety Show and went on to become one of the biggest stars from had stopped touring in 2020 after more than 50 years on the road - he died in December 2021 at the age of 73 after contracting funeral at Truro Cathedral in January 2022 was attended by hundreds of people, including fellow comedian and close friend Jim Davidson.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Cornish comedian Jethro's 'J35 TER' number plate up for auction
A distinctive number plate belonging to the late Cornish comedian Jethro is expected to fetch more than £12,000 at stand-up comedian used the 'J35 TER' plate on his personal cars, including his series of Toyota Land number plate is part of a dispersal sale of vehicles, farm equipment and other machinery at Jethro's former home at Lewdown near Okehampton, Devon.A viewing is being held on Wednesday and the online auction will close to bids on Thursday evening. Harvey Pile from Stags Auctioneers said the 'J35 TER' number plate had already attracted bids of up to £12, said: "It is a very unique piece of comedic history. It was also seen on his Toyota Land Cruiser on his final journey as he was carried in his coffin to Truro Cathedral for his funeral."There is a high level of interest from all over the country. Lots of people have made enquiries - we will see if that is translated into bids."It's definitely unusual. It's not something we'd sell every day."Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, died in December 2021 at the age of 73 after contracting most of the 59 lots up for sale this week are diggers, farm machinery and 4x4 vehicles from his contracting business, there is a second number plate available - 'B11 ECS'.
