This is why I don't particularly like cops. They think they are the Supreme law. It's unfortunate for the "Good Ones" if they exist.
Guess it's time to get rid of license plates in Washington state.
https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-city-council-approves-traffic-safety-cameras/281-f9f50f00-06cd-48b2-8887-73c6f6270157