Petition to Restore the Right to Travel Privately & Unincorporated

Addressed To:

• The United States Congress

• The President of the United States

• The United States Supreme Court

• The Department of Transportation (DOT)

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

• The Department of Justice (DOJ)

• The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

• The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)

• All State Legislatures & Governors

• All Police Departments, Law Enforcement Agencies, and State Highway Patrols

We, the undersigned, exercise our right to petition for redress of grievances under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, demanding the immediate restoration and recognition of the unincorporated right to travel privately, free from unlawful licensing, registration, insurance requirements, and commercial enforcement mechanisms. The unlawful conversion of natural-born individuals into corporate entities (U.S. CITIZENS) has subjected private travelers to commercial codes and statutory restrictions never meant to apply to them. Law enforcement agencies and government officials, often unknowingly or through improper training, violate our right to travel by treating it as a state-controlled privilege, rather than the unalienable right it truly is.

Grievance:

The Unlawful Conversion of Travel Into a Privilege

The right to travel freely and unencumbered is a fundamental right, yet Americans are unlawfully subjected to:

1. Forced compliance with commercial licensing and registration laws that were originally designed for businesses operating in commerce, not private individuals traveling for personal affairs.

2. Fines, fees, and potential jail time for so-called “victimless crimes” where there is no injured party, violating due process and principles of fairness.

3. Unjust taxation through insurance and registration mandates that restrict access to the roads that are funded by taxpayer money.

4. Fear and anxiety during interactions with law enforcement, knowing that a simple traffic stop over an arbitrary infraction could lead to mental, emotional, physical, or financial hardship or incarceration.

   
   

The government unlawfully converted the natural-born status of Americans into corporate CITIZENS, making them subject to statutory codes that only apply to commerce. The driver’s license system is based on regulating commercial activity, yet private travelers are forced into this framework without disclosure or consent.

Speed limits, license requirements, and registration mandates were designed to regulate commercial activity, such as trucking and for-hire driving. Private individuals operating personal conveyances are not engaged in commerce and should not be subject to these rules.

Fines for victimless infractions create a revenue-generating scheme for the state, forcing individuals into labor to pay off fees for “crimes” that harmed no one. No person should be imprisoned, fined, or penalized for an act that causes no harm to another human being or their property.

Law enforcement officers are trained to enforce commercial codes against private travelers without knowledge of the lawful distinction.

A $100 ticket can ruin a family’s financial stability, taking away resources meant for food, shelter, and basic living expenses. The threat of arrest over victimless infractions creates a culture of fear rather than a society based on trust and true public safety.

Legal Standing:

Constitutional & Case Law Precedents

1.  The U.S. Constitution

The Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2; the Supreme Court has long recognized the right to travel freely without undue government interference. Any requirement that forces individuals to pay for a privilege that is an unalienable right is unconstitutional. The Fifth Amendment; the imposition of fines, penalties, and imprisonment for traveling without a commercial license is a deprivation of liberty without due process of law. The inability to challenge commercial regulations imposed on private travelers is a violation of procedural due process. The Commerce Clause, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3; the federal government has no authority to regulate private travel under commercial law. Traffic statutes and licensing requirements should only apply to those engaged in for-profit transportation.

2.  Crandall v. Nevada, 73 U.S. 35 (1867)

The Supreme Court ruled that the right to travel freely is a fundamental right that cannot be taxed or restricted by states. State licensing, registration, and fines on private travelers violate this precedent.

3.  Kent v. Dulles, 357 U.S. 116 (1958)

The Court held that travel is not a mere privilege but a fundamental right. Requiring licensing to travel violates this ruling.

4.  Shapiro v. Thompson, 394 U.S. 618 (1969)

Ruled that laws impeding the right to travel must pass strict scrutiny and serve a compelling government interest. Traffic codes applied to private travelers fail to meet this test.

5.  Murdoch v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 (1943)

Ruled that the government cannot charge a fee to exercise a constitutional right. Licensing and registration fees for private travel are unconstitutional.

Redress of Grievance:

Our Demands

We, the People, demand the immediate recognition and restoration of the right to travel freely and unincorporated, without interference by commercial statutes, unlawful licensing, or oppressive financial penalties.

1. Recognition That Travel Is a Right, Not a Privilege

The federal and state governments must acknowledge that travel is an unalienable right that cannot be lawfully restricted. Licensing, registration, and insurance mandates for non-commercial travelers must be abolished.

2. Elimination of Victimless Traffic Laws for Private Travelers

If there is no injured party, there should be no crime. No person should be fined, jailed, or penalized for a statutory violation where no harm has been done to another person or their property.

3. Removal of Commercial Licensing for Non-Commercial Travelers

If an individual is not engaged in commerce, they should not be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license. The forced registration of private automobiles as “motor vehicles” under commercial jurisdiction must be abolished.

4. Protection from Government Overreach & Unjust Punishment

Law enforcement agencies must be retrained to recognize the lawful distinction between private travel and commercial driving. All financial penalties imposed on victimless infractions must be removed. The public must be informed of their right to travel without state interference.

Affirmation:

By signing below, I affirm and declare that I am a living man or woman of sound mind, acting of my own free will.

I have read and understand the contents of this petition, and I sign it knowingly, willingly, and without coercion.

I understand that this petition is a lawful expression of the People’s right to petition for redress of grievances, and I add my signature as evidence of support and standing for the actions, remedies, and demands stated above.

I reserve all of my unalienable rights, waive none, and stand in honor, peace, and truth.