In 2017, California did not have temporary plates. The dealer plate just said "Honda". To track the car, the dealer tapes a very small piece of paper to the ins

In 2017, California did not have temporary plates. The dealer plate just said "Honda". To track the car, the dealer tapes a very small piece of paper to the inside of the window, so if you are pulled over an officer standing right next to your car could read that to verify your car is registered etc. But they are not going to do that unless they have some other reason to pull you over.