I think the issue is more that the consequences for using fake / stolen plates, on cars with fake registration, are basically a slap on the wrist and small fine.

There needs to be laws that have actually enforcement power behind them. Cars with fake plates and or fake or no registration should be impounded on the spot and the driver loses thier license. If they don't have a license than they should be hit with a fine or jail time for illegally operating a vehicle.

Driving is a privilege not a right, we as a country need to start cracking down on the reckless driving that kills over 32,000 people a year, and injures far more. This shit has gotten completely out of hand.