State v. Straetz’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “While it is true that ... the driver of a three-wheeler is not required to have a driver’s license, the express and unambiguous terms of AS 28.15.291(a) prohibited Straetz from driving any motor vehicle on a highway once his operator’s license was suspended. The prohibition did not hinge on the nature of the motor vehicle, but rather on Straetz’s demonstrated danger as a driver, as evidenced by his license suspension. Alaska Statute 28.15.291(a) creates no exception that would allow a driver whose license has been suspended to drive on a highway in a motor vehicle that does not require a licensed driver. The statute, on its face, applies to all motor vehicles.... We see nothing irrational in the legislature’s apparent conclusion that a person whose license has been suspended should be prohibited from driving any motor vehicle on a highway, even one for which an operator’s license would not otherwise be required.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Benolken · Stevens v. State

2. “"motor vehicle” means a vehicle which is self-propelled except a vehicle moved by human or animal power[.]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Benolken