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What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do

Life after the Oval Office comes with a surprising rulebook. From Secret Service details to driving bans and monitored mail, here is what former U.S. presidents are and aren't allowed to do.

What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do
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Relinquishing the Driver's Seat
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Relinquishing the Driver’s Seat

For the rest of their lives, former presidents are prohibited from driving themselves on public roads. This safety regulation was firmly established following the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy to minimize the risk of transit-related incidents.

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