Arizona, Speeding Ticket and Legislative Immunity

Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona
When a police officer gave state Sen. Mark Finchem a speeding ticket, the Arizona Republican didn't need to worry about the consequences. That's because the Arizona Constitution shields state lawmakers from any civil process and arrest for anything but treason,
Push to end 'legislative immunity' continues after another state lawmaker wasn't cited for speeding
Arizona lawmakers are pushing to end "legislative immunity" after three state lawmakers recently got out of traffic stops with the clause in the state's constitution.
Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman Avoids Speeding Ticket Thanks to State's ‘Legislative Immunity’
Senator Jake Hoffman was pulled over doing 89 MPH in a 65 MPH speed limit zone on Jan. 22, according to multiple reports. A spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Public Safety told ABC 15 Hoffman was not cited after being recognized as having ‘legislative immunity.
Legislative immunity: Proposed bill could change Arizona's constitution
If passed, a new bill would amend the Arizona constitution, putting an end to lawmakers getting breaks on speeding tickets.
AZ voters might be asked to curtail legislative immunity after lawmaker dodges ticket
An Arizona lawmaker wants to ask voters to end his colleagues' immunity from traffic violations following the dismissal of his seatmate’s ticket.
Senator gets out of speeding ticket due to Arizona State Constitution over ‘legislative immunity’
The lawmaker was driving 89 mph in a 65 mph zone on US Route 60 on Jan. 22 when a trooper pulled him over for speeding.
'We are not lawbreakers': Why this Arizona lawmaker wants to limit traffic legislative immunity
Prescott-area Rep. Republican Quang Nguyen wants to amend the state constitution — to keep his fellow lawmakers from getting out of traffic tickets.
New Arizona bill limiting legislative immunity advances through committee
After three lawmakers attempted to use their immunity to get out of a speeding ticket this year, a new bill limiting legislative immunity advances.
GOP state senator dodges speeding ticket because of 'legislative immunity'
A Republican state senator dodged a speeding ticket after blasting through a 65MPH zone at 89MPH — because he has “legislative immunity.”Arizona Sen. Jake Hoffman was pulled over in January — but the trooper declined to issue a ticket because of his position,
Legislative immunity could end in AZ if bill passes
If passed, a new bill would amend the Arizona constitution, putting an end to lawmakers getting breaks on speeding tickets.
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Arizona's Push for Equality Under Law: Bill to End Lawmaker Immunity Advances Towards Full Legislature
Arizona's HCR 2053 bill, aiming to end legislative immunity for traffic violations, advances in the legislature.