[CobaltBlue]

No, you own the car, that's why you have to pay property taxes and sales taxes. You have to have a driver's license because it's necessary to ensure public safety.

[Abcdefg]

Not wanting to enter the larger debate here, just a rely to the assertion:
"You have to have a driver's license because it's necessary to ensure public safety."
I see legally licensed drivers every day who are a threat to the public safety.