I feel bad for this guy…
I feel bad for this guy because of the loss of his son. And it is obvious that dealer salesman or whomever gave this guy the 'OK' to drive the vehicle dropped the ball. But ultimately.... it IS the operator of the vehicle that is responsible for displaying the license plate. Whether you are test driving a brand new vehicle from a dealership or borrowing a friend's car because yours is in the shop, as the operator, it is your responsibility to see that it is roadworthy and legally allowed to be on the road.