Peoria, IL asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Illinois

Q: If I were arrested for driving without a license why would I not just invoke my constitutional right to travel?

If my license has been suspended or revoked by the state of Illinois can I still invoke my right to travel? Taking in the fact that my driver's license is a quasi-contract anyway, on the basis that no one is told before signing the contract (driver's license) that you are giving up a fundamental constitutional right, ( The right to travel freely on roadways and highways) in lieu of a privilege.

1 Lawyer Answer
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Mt Vernon, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Dream on. Do you think because you read something online that you are suddenly a lawyer? I think not.

Do u have a right to travel, yes. In any form except as a driver of a car. Walking on foot might be a good idea. Driving is a privilege, not a right. The state granted you the right. Now u needed to follow the rules. You didn't, so they took that privilege away.

There is no such thing as a quasi contract in this situation. Keep your current job.

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