I do think the nose is a no go, I was considering utilizing the windscreen and forward of the car. Lights, wiring bumper vin etc. I believe that would maybe let me slide past a cop every so often.
It's funny but I can imagine being towed because the windshield is not dot approved. I know, I know. It's good enough for an airplane but I kid you not I've had bigger problems from what I thought would be a lesser issue.
Link to the YouTube video with attached airplane car
https://youtu.be/mUKDowTrlp4?si=HbVrLMBQ9kBmdHP5