Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom
by Sarah A. Seo
In Policing the Open Road, Sarah A. Seo explores how automobiles revolutionized American freedom by transforming policing practices. As cars enabled greater mobility, law enforcement expanded its reach, redefining civil liberties and state authority on the nation's highways. This historical account reveals the unintended consequences of automotive innovation on society and justice.
About This Book
Policing the Open Road examines the transformation of American freedom through the lens of the automobile. As cars became central to daily life, they fundamentally altered the relationship between citizens and the state.
The book traces how law enforcement adapted to the mobility offered by vehicles, leading to new practices in traffic regulation and surveillance. This shift influenced broader notions of privacy and authority on public roads.
Sarah A. Seo draws on historical records to illustrate these changes, highlighting the tensions between individual liberty and police power in a motorized society.
Through this narrative, readers gain understanding of how technological advancements like the car have shaped modern American governance and personal freedoms.
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