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Originally posted by Namaste
reply to post by RestingInPieces
Now you're just arguing semantics. Especially considering responsible is an acceptable definition for accountable.
Touche. You've raised a very valid argument. Perhaps make the classes compulsory in a grade that is itself compulsory. I do think that this is rather beside the point however; as I, and many others, had a good understanding of the street signs and how traffic functioned well before we were even eligible to obtain a Lisence.
On the note of Traveling vs. Driving. Is a trail a construct? Or must it be paved? Am I not traveling A to B when I go to work? Or on my way home? Is being detoured by a stop sign any different than being detoured by a rock on the trail? Is being detoured at a three-way intersection any different than coming to a fork on the trail? When I'm jogging the mountain path here in town and see a sign indicating a fork I should then deduce that I am "driving" because I saw an artificial sign? Hardly. Also, I understand that I am in fact currently arguing semantics after calling you out on doing the same, but you must understand; it has purpose, and is not just for the sake of argument. Within the Legal system words are binding. They mean everything. Driving vs. Travelling is a Legal pitfall in and of itself. Driving implies travel for commercial use, such as a delivery boy, or cab driver; in which case you do need to have some sort of Lisencing as there is an exchange of currency involved. Travelling does not denote commercial purposes. That is why the Law Enforcement Officer that detains you on the side of the road almost always asks "Where you were driving to, or driving from." The use of Drive is intentional for court purposes whether the LEO was consciously aware of it or not.
“Drive” means to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in any place open to the general public for purposes of vehicular traffic.
“Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination, not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized bicycles
“Motor vehicle combination” means a motor vehicle operated in conjunction with one or more other vehicles.
“Vehicle” means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway or operated upon rails or guideway, except a bicycle, motorized wheelchair, or motorized bicycle.
“Driver’s license” means a certificate that, subject to all other requirements of law, authorizes an individual to drive a motor vehicle and denotes an operator’s license as defined in 49 U.S.C. s. 30301.
“Commercial driver’s license” means a Class A, Class B, or Class C driver’s license issued in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
“Commercial motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination used on the streets or highways, which:
(a) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more;
(b) Is designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver; or
(c) Is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in accordance with Title
Originally posted by Namaste
Any questions, comments, concerns; feel free to reply. No post is too large or too small. Except maybe one liners?
Originally posted by Namaste
reply to post by RestingInPieces
I think that at this point, the best thing to do is allow my day in court to pass before you should decide to pass any more judgements upon me. I truly do not appreciate your decision to assume where I have gathered any information or your decision to lump me into whichover "lot" you have so chosen.
Originally posted by Namaste
If two people in the Courtroom in December pay attention to what I'm saying, and what's going on, and end up going home to educate themselves, I will consider it a victory. Even if I lose the case itself.
Originally posted by Namaste
reply to post by Greensage
That being said, any contract they signed me up for when registering my vehicle becomes a contract that I entered into unvoluntarily and can be voided.
Originally posted by Namaste
That being said, any contract they signed me up for when registeri
Originally posted by Namaste
reply to post by tigpoppa
How does the U.C.C. not apply to Lousiana? It's a Federal issue.