Your Right to Travel Free Of Government Intervention

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The Right to Travel Free of Government Intervention

The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights, including the right to travel freely.
The right to travel freely has been upheld in US courts since the country's inception.
Some state jurisdictions imply that the right to travel is a privilege that only government officials can regulate, but this is not true.
A statement from California Jurisprudence asserts that the right to travel freely between states is a basic right under the Constitution and is secured against interference from any source.
The use of highways for travel and transportation is not a mere privilege, but a common and fundamental right that cannot be deprived by the public or individuals, according to a court in the case Chicago Motor Coach vs. Chicago.
The court in the case Thompson vs. Smith further elaborated that the right to travel includes the right to use ordinary conveyances like horse-drawn carriages or automobiles for everyday purposes.
There is a common misconception that a license is required to operate a private non-commercial vehicle on public roadways, but this is only true if the vehicle is being used for profit or business purposes.
The driver license application form states that the information provided will be available to law enforcement agencies and insurance companies, waiving the applicant's right to privacy.
Refusing to give up the right to privacy means one cannot obtain a driver license or state ID card, making it a voluntary act.
By obtaining a driver license or ID card, a person consents to abide by traffic codes and comes under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
The requirement for a driver's license applies only to those engaged in commerce, where such activities are regulated.
Understanding legal terminology and how it is used can prevent being deceived by misleading passages in traffic regulatory literature.

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Discover your rights to travel freely without government intervention in this quiz. Test your knowledge on the natural rights and privileges outlined in the Declaration of Independence, and learn more about the importance of these unalienable rights.