No license plates in california?

Question

why do people in L.A drive around in brand new navigators and escalades with only rear plates that usually say the name of the dealer. etc

Answer 1

In California, license plates are required on the front and back of the car.  But until you receive your license plates in the mail, you can drive with the dealer's cardboard plates.

Answer 2

duh it takes like months to get ur real plates plus it looks better to only have them on the back