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Resident raises claims about 'traveling' vs. 'driving' and requests public discussion on rights
Summary
A Woodland Park resident used public comment to urge a forum to discuss legal distinctions the speaker described as 'traveling' (a right) versus 'driving' (a licensed activity), asserting that misunderstandings are creating conflicts with law enforcement.
During public comment at the Sept. 18 meeting, resident Joseph Shadowens urged the council to host or permit a public forum to discuss what he described as a legal distinction between “traveling” (which he called a sovereign right that does not require a license) and “driving” (which he said requires a commercial license). Shadowens said the distinction has led to disputes between citizens and law enforcement and cited court decisions he said support his view.
Shadowens asked the council to sponsor or facilitate a public discussion involving citizens and law enforcement to review rights, relevant case law and procedures to reduce conflicts and protect property rights. City staff thanked the speaker and closed public comment; no council action or directive to staff was recorded on the topic during the meeting.
