Can a sovereign citizen drive without a license?

No. In Florida, law enforcement officers have the right to request a driver's license, registration, and insurance for traffic violations, regardless of 'sovereign citizen' claims. Legal experts confirm that such claims have never successfully circumvented the law in court.

Do sovereign citizens need drivers license?

Yes, individuals operating motor vehicles on public roads in Florida are required to possess a valid driver's license. Claims of 'sovereign citizen' status do not exempt individuals from state traffic laws or licensing requirements.

What are sovereign citizen laws?

There are no recognized 'sovereign citizen laws' that exempt individuals from federal, state, or local laws in the United States. The 'sovereign citizen' movement is an anti-government ideology whose adherents believe they are not subject to most laws, a belief consistently rejected by courts.

sovereign-citizen · Volusia County, Florida

What happened after a 'sovereign citizen' traffic stop in Florida led to arrests?

What happened?

After a November 11, 2023, traffic stop in Volusia County, Florida, involving a driver claiming 'sovereign citizen' status, both the driver, Detry Wogerman, and Laralynne Nabozny, who arrived later, were arrested and faced multiple charges. The definitive court outcomes for these criminal charges are not publicly detailed in available records.

No public follow-up found

Last checked: Jun 13, 2026

Sources: WKMG; 100.7 WMMS - iHeart; Volusia County Mugshots Zone; Justia Dockets & Filings

Timeline

Nov 11, 2023
The traffic stop occurs in Volusia County, Florida, where Detry Wogerman, claiming 'sovereign citizen' status, is stopped. Both Wogerman and Laralynne Nabozny are arrested and charged.
Nov 15, 2023
Local news outlets, including WKMG and WMMS, report on the incident, detailing the arrests and charges against Wogerman and Nabozny.
Jan 9, 2024
Laralynne Nabozny is reportedly booked for 'FAIL TO APPEAR FOR A FELONY OFFENSE' in Volusia County.
Nov 4, 2024
Laralynne Nabozny is named as a defendant in a federal civil complaint, which is later dismissed as 'substantively incomprehensible'.

Receipts

Body Cam WatchDec 1, 2025
Volusia County Mugshots ZoneJan 9, 2024
WKMGNov 15, 2023
100.7 WMMS - iHeartNov 15, 2023
Justia Dockets & FilingsNov 4, 2024
Justia DocketsNov 4, 2024