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Sep 29, 2026
The Right To Use The Road. Are you Engaged In Commerce?
Thompson v. Smith (1930) 155 VA. 367, 154 S.E. 579 -- Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
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"The right of the "citizen" to travel upon the public highways and to transport his property thereon in the ordinary course of life is a common right. It includes the right to drive a horse-drawn carriage or wagon thereon, or to an automobile thereon, for the usual and ordinary purpose of life."
Definition of "Motor Vehicle" - 18 U.S.C. Section 31(a)(6)
motor vehicle
(6) Motor vehicle. —The term “motor vehicle” means every description of carriage or other contrivance propelled or drawn by mechanical power and used for commercial purposes on the highways in the transportation of passengers, passengers and property, or property or cargo.
(10) Used for commercial purposes. —
The term “used for commercial purposes” means the carriage of persons or property for any fare, fee, rate, charge or other consideration, or directly or indirectly in connection with any business, or other undertaking intended for profit.
