Sovereign Citizen Thinks a 1922 Railroad Case Will Save Him — Judge DESTROYS His Argument

In this courtroom case, a defendant argued that a 1922 Michigan Supreme Court case (Grand Rapids GH and MR Company v. Stevens) exempted him from traffic laws because he wasn't driving commercially. The judge systematically dismantled this argument by explaining that the 1922 case involved railroad regulations on highways in easements, not personal vehicle operation, and that Michigan's Motor Vehicle Code applies to all motor vehicles regardless of purpose. The judge also addressed the constitutional right to travel argument, clarifying that requiring vehicle registration and insurance does not violate this right since individuals can still travel by other means. The judge ultimately found the defendant responsible for the expired registration violation and assessed a $90 fine, demonstrating how courts apply established legal principles to modern situations rather than relying on outdated precedents.