yea, california is tightening up on the front license plates. mainly because the cameras in the intersections. my brother got a ticket for it one of the few times he drove my cobra. my truck doesnt have one on it, but it is under the back seat all wadded up from the accident (bumper was trashed, truck was perfect.) so if a cop pulls me over i would tell him i just got my truck fixed and still have to call dmv for a new plate.
oh by the way, that grille looks good man. i dont know what else to look at instead of a billet for my truck. some of the billets look good and others dont in my truck. its kind of hit and miss.