Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Washington

Writing on car. Free speech, or too far?

I listen to a band that has a song called ''tearing down the borders''. It is a phrase refering to equality amongst all people, and all races. Something i strongly support. I recently spray painted it on the side of my car. I wanted to make sure that this phrase being on my car is protected by the first amendment. Is this phrase concidered free speech, or is it being on my car going to far, and asking for arrest? Thanks.


Asked on 8/03/04, 10:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Amir John Showrai The Pacific Law Firm, PLLC

Re: Writing on car. Free speech, or too far?

You are absolutely, 100% protected by both the Federal Consitutution and the Washington State Constitution. If anyone ever arrests you for having this on the side of your car, call me.

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Answered on 8/03/04, 11:00 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Writing on car. Free speech, or too far?

The message itself is absolutely protected as free speech. As long as your paint job doesn't impede your ability to see through your windows, I don't see why the police would care about it at all.

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Answered on 8/03/04, 11:24 pm


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