Washington state lawmakers don't get speeding tickets

[Locutus]

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Washington state legislators headed to work can't get speeding tickets -- or so says the Washington State Patrol and at least one local police department.

A spokesman for WSP says Washington lawmakers are constitutionally protected from receiving noncriminal traffic tickets during a legislative session, as well as 15 days before. A spokeswoman says The Tacoma Police Department abides by a similar policy.

State Patrol spokesman Bob Calkins says the privilege not only applies to moving violations near the state Capitol in Olympia, but potentially anywhere in the state.

The logic? Detaining lawmakers on the road -- even for the time it takes to issue them a speeding ticket -- may delay them from getting to the Capitol to vote.


It's the law: Washington state lawmakers don't get speeding tickets | Fox News

 

[EagleSmack]

But of course!

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

But of course!

Not surprising. The Federal Congress also has immunity during sessions.

 

[EagleSmack]

Like Patrick "Patches" Kennedy... all strung out on drugs, smashing his car against a barrier in Washington DC at 2:45AM... telling cops he had to get to a vote.

 

[B00Mer]

 

[PoliticalNick]

Absolute horsesh*t!!! They are supposed to be setting the example and adhering to the laws they enact. All this 'free pass' bullsh*t only makes them believe they are above the law so that is how they act. Most of them are a waste of skin and oxygen only there to line their pockets without regard for the public or the oaths they swear.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Like Patrick "Patches" Kennedy... all strung out on drugs, smashing his car against a barrier in Washington DC at 2:45AM... telling cops he had to get to a vote.

It's in the Constitution. You know, that document you claim to love without knowing what it says?


"The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other place."
U.S. Const., Art. I, sec. 6, cl. 1.

 

[EagleSmack]

So when the legislature is in session... they can pretty much drive however the heck they want... much like cops.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Not a bad little job perk. Even better when it's in the Constitution.

 

[EagleSmack]

One of the many perks they have.