California vehicle code violation 4454A VC?

California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 4454(a) states that "No person shall operate a motor vehicle unless the vehicle bears a valid identification or license plate or plates. This provision does not apply when a dealer or his or her agent is temporarily operating the vehicle with the dealer's license plates if all identifying marks are removed and the dealer retains lawful possession of the vehicle license plates that were previously issued for the vehicle to the seller."

In other words, CVC 4454(a) requires all vehicles operated on public roads in California to have valid license plates. This law helps law enforcement identify vehicles and their owners and ensures that vehicles are properly registered and insured.