Few months ago I rented a [new] vehicle from National. It had no plates, it did have the pending registration sticker on the front windshield, right side.
About 2am I got pulled over. The officer "demanded" my license and registration, noting my vehicle had no plates. When he discovered it was a rental vehicle, there was a long sigh, said it has been an increasing "issue" with rental car companies. After verifying my rental, I was on my way.
I was ticked, but any kind of compensation the furthest from my mind. Will I pick out a car without plates again, albeit new? You know the answer to that one!!!!