Legal Question in Traffic Law in North Carolina
I have just stumbled across the so called "right to travel" arguments that are popular on Youtube, stating that requiring a driver's license of a "traveler" is an unconstitutional infringement on that common law and constitutional right. Is there any substance to this argument? Thanks very much for your time.
1 Answer from Attorneys
No. The argument on the other side of this is driving is a "privilege" not a right. You have the right to travel - you can walk, taxi, bicycle, go by trains or plane or take the bus. You do not have a right to drive. You may only drive if the state allows you to drive by virtue of having a valid driver's license Internet is a wonderful tool but any fool with a little computer savvy can post anything on YouTube. Don't believe everything you see/read there.
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