State Edicts And Federalism

Summary

States cannot enforce their administrative edicts nationally due to constitutional limits, but they can use federal systems like the National Driver Register to share information and enforce drivers license suspensions across states. This cooperation is seen as a reasonable exercise of state power for public safety, despite the fundamental right to travel. Federalism involves the division of power between federal and state governments, allowing states to collaborate while respecting constitutional boundaries.

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Yes, the states use the NHSTCA's PDPS to enforce their driver's license suspensions across the entirenation! How can they legally do that in face of our constitutional right to travel and transport our goods upon the public highways?
Hi! The National Driver Register (NDR), part of the NHSTCA's PDPS, is a federal system that states use to share information about drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked. Here are a few key points:
- The right to travel is a fundamental right, but it can be regulated for public safety.
- The NDR system helps states enforce laws consistently and ensures that individuals with suspended licenses cannot evade restrictions by moving to another state.
- Courts have generally upheld these regulations as a reasonable exercise of state power to ensure public safety.
Do you have a specific concern or case in mind?
But this is not required by law as there are eight states that do not ascribe to the PDPS. You previously mentioned an issue of "Federalism" Could you explain that?
Sure! Federalism is the division of power between the federal government and state governments. Each level of government has its own set of powers and responsibilities. States cannot enforce their laws outside their borders, but they can cooperate with other states and federal systems like the PDPS to ensure consistency in enforcing laws.
Do you have a specific legal question related to federalism or the PDPS?