NHTSA assaults 4th ammendment rights on MS highways

[DRIVEN]

The individual states handle licensing and it is deemed a privilege, although many people have argued that it it a right. As far as restricted or hardship licenses for DUI recipients, that varies depending on the state you are in. Some states are less forgiving than others. I know that in my home state you may be eligible if certain criteria are met. There is also a blackout period where you cannot drive -- no matter what. After that time, if you meet the criteria and pay a pretty steep fee, you can have a restricted license that allows you to drive only on a specific route to and from work at very specific times of day. Deviate to grab a cup of coffee or gas on your way to work and get caught? Tough sh*t. You lose your license. BTW, this only applies to a first DUI. Repeat offenders are not eligible.

 

[CHRIS.O]

Id like to start by saying 2 cousins and my grandfather were killed by a drunk driver. I see these checkpoints as unconstitutional. I believe driving is a right but regardless of my opinion on that, free travel throughout the states is a right. These dui checkpoints are a forced search and a lousy way to acheive probable cause to search you, your vehicle and the occupants. Driving is a requirement for some people. Where i live i could not bike, walk or jog to work in a timely manner nor to the grocery store. We live in a republic as well. A republic protects the rights of the few, not the majority. A republic in action protects gay rights, gun owners, etc. You have to ask yourself how far will it go before it bothers you? Checking your home for illegal items, random pat downs because its a "privelage" to use a sidewalk?

 

[pontiacgp]

A right is something that you are born with.

 

[CHRIS.O]

I agree somewhat. Unfortunately i sometimes believe rights to be a product of your particular social construct.

 

[DRIVEN]

A right is something that you are born with.

Depends on where you were born.

 

[rustyroger]

No sane adult in a modern democracy has rights that don't come with responsibilities. Not me, not you, not your President, not my Queen or her Prime Minister.
Our young children and those deemed insane have no responsibilities, we have a duty to look after them.
You want to exercise your right to travel freely?. That's fine, have a safe journey. Btw, to help you have a safe journey our elected governments have introduced laws regarding your chosen mode of transport, A GBody?, an import? that's fine as long as it complies with the law and you have insurance should things go badly wrong.
Also to try to make your journey safe our elected governments have passed laws regarding your fitness to drive. You have a responsibility to comply with these laws.
From time to time law enforcement officers will check you are fit to drive. It will be appreciated if you help these people carry out their duties in a timely manner. Clearing up the aftermath of a wreck isn't a "better" thing they could be doing.

Roger.

 

[pontiacgp]

A right is something that you are born with.

Depends on where you were born.

if driving is an inherent right then 3 year olds have the right to drive a car I guess

 

[CHRIS.O]

No sane adult in a modern democracy has rights that don't come with responsibilities.

i live in a republic but i understand your point.

You want to exercise your right to travel freely?. That's fine, have a safe journey.

random no probable cause stops and searches are not exercising the right to free travel.

 

[CHRIS.O]

if driving is an inherent right then 3 year olds have the right to drive a car I guess

If you want to go down that road then we truly have 0 rights other than maybe basic universally accepted human rights.

 

[pencero]

I'd hate to throw logs into this flaming argument I seem to have accidentally started. I think the bottom line is that at the first possible opportunity someone like me is going to file a lawsuit and exploit this law for financial gain at the cost of taxpayers. I will totally steal money that was designed to prevent people from driving drunk with 0 shame because this law contradicts the 1st, 4th, and 5th amendment rights of the constitution. If a gun were confiscated and a person passed the drug test it could also be argued that it additionally had violated their 2nd amendment right also. If I am ever transported to the hospital for this bs law I will gladly give blood, pass, use my 1 phone call to acess my attorney, get the i-bond and sue accordingly. Good day.