Your Right to Travel Free Of Government Intervention

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.