[MrFoof]

Not California, but recently I had "SIXSPD" denied by a state after putting the first known 6-speed manual (all were sold as dual-clutch automatics) in an enthusiast car.

I was told that abbreviations weren't allowed. That was the denial reason.

Resubmitted it, not denied yet. We'll see if it shows up in another 3-5 weeks or if I get a denial letter followed by an another application refund 4-6 weeks after that.

[grep_name]

If abbreviations aren't allowed, couldn't you just do "6SPEED"?

[01HNNWZ0MV43FF]

Some states forbid starting with a number

[zamadatix]

Like the other commenter mentioned, PD can often be interpreted as Police Department but also "speed" interpretations can be marked as drug references. Tough spot, best of luck!

[hot_topic]

As someone who lives in Seattle it definitely sounds like six something Seattle police department