Will Hammond obey law, or follow black robes? Key question in race
Sheriff Jim Hammond talks to the Hamilton County school board about armed attacks against students and teachers. Sheriff Hammond has been notified that transportation stops against private travelers are outside the scope of Tennessee transportation statutes, and constitute an oppression. (Photo Hamilton County sheriff’s office) The main question in the race between Sheriff Jim Hammond […]
Oppressed ‘Fiddle Man of Lawrenceburg’ pleads with sheriff to obey law
Jimmy Brown, center, is the second Tennessee sheriff to receive an administrative notice about the state transportation law. He oversees Lawrence County, Tenn., sheriff’s office. The first to get the notice is Sheriff Jim Hammond of Hamilton County. (Photo Lawrence County sheriff’s office) The following is a cover letter to a copy of a notice […]
Omerrieal Woods faces phony ‘driving’ charges in East Ridge city court; his defense?
State traffic laws put commerce under police jurisdiction, such as enforcement by Tennessee Highway Patrol, whose badge makes clear his authority over commerce. East Ridge resident Omerrieal Woods faces East Ridge city court judge Chris Helton on the charge of “driving without a license.” Mr. Woods, a VW worker on the late shift, has never […]
Civil asset forfeiture law yields private cars to highwayman, shields commercial vehicles
Private cars and trucks are subjject to the state forfeiture statute, but not vehicles in commerce. (Photo Gribblenation) The distinction in Tennessee law between travel and transportation is found everywhere. Today I am talking with state Rep. Mike Carter regarding reform in the civil asset forfeiture statute that pares back some of the evils of […]
East Ridge, Chattanooga should consider becoming safe havens from Title 55
Front page of East Ridge traffic court docket April 24, 2018. (Photo David Tulis) Cities across Tennessee already are sanctuary cities, even though a bill to prevent sanctuary cities was approved in the general assembly. A bill to prevent local governments from taking a position on immigration and the legal status newcomers to the country […]
7 reasons mayors, sheriffs will refuse adding single question to traffic arrest protocol
Jeremiah resisted false prophets who rejected warnings from God because they had always done things the same way and could not change, even if for the better and obedience to their creator. (Image from woodcut from Eduard Bendemann, Museum Kunstpalast) The universal abuse of Tennessee driver’s license law cries for reform from the ground up, […]
Berke would make enemies if takes tough action over roadside abuses
Mayor Andy Berke of Chattanooga celebrates residents’ creativity in his state of the city speech April 19. (Photo Andy Berke) Ending police abuse of the traveling public in Chattanooga and beyond is an exciting prospect that will increase freedom and liberty in the area, draw more people to live and prosper here, and become an […]
Taxi board oversees transportation, no authority over private travel
Justin Strickland is the new chairman of Chattanooga’s taxi board, which regulates “vehicles for hire,” those involved in commerce. (Photo David Tulis) Hotel marketing manager Justin Strickland is the new head of the city’s transportation board, a sleepy volunteer regulator that exercises authority over transportation in the city. By David Tulis / 92.7 NoogaRadio Mr. […]
Cops stop truck transporting explosives without permits, placards
Bags of explosive material sit in the back of a Ford pickup without being secured according to the Tennessee transportation code in title 55. (Photo THP) A Tennessee highway patrol trooper arrests a driver transporting explosives without proper permit or markings. (Photo THP) Law enforcement intervention against travelers on the roads in Tennessee operates many […]
Notice to Haslam: Staff personally liable if not fix traffic stop rules
Administrative notice to public officials about the law denies them, when they are sued, the good faith defense of “I didn’t know” and lack of intent. (Photo David Tulis) Gov. Bill Haslam at an Easter egg roll at the governor’s mansion in Nashville. (Photo governor’s office) Dear Gov. Haslam, I am writing you to follow up […]