Arizona state lawmaker apologizes for saying he has "immunity" from speeding violation

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7. Law enforcement: We can't ticket legislators for speeding in Arizona

Arizona law-enforcement agencies say they don't give lawmakers speeding tickets during the legislative session, despite contradicting opinions from legislative and outside attorneys over whether speeding is considered part of legislative immunity.

Republican Rep. Paul Mosley of Lake Havasu City has been warned several times by the Arizona Department of Public Safety about speeding, though not ticketed, since he took office in 2017.

He was caught on officer body camera bragging about driving more than 120 mph after a deputy pulled him over for going 97 mph in a 55 mph zone north of Parker. He later issued a statement saying he was joking about the higher speeds.

The incidents highlight a privilege in the Arizona Constitution called legislative immunity. The provision says lawmakers can't face civil processes during the legislative session or 15 days before its start.


https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2018/07/19/dps-legislative-immunity-prevents-tickets-speeding-arizona/798053002/