Arizona GOP senator was allowed to drive at 71mph in a 35mph zone

An Arizona senator caught driving at double the speed limit was allowed to go on her way because she is protected by 'legislative immunity'.

Justine Wadsack was risking 30 days in jail when she was pulled over for doing 71mph in a 35mph zone of downtown Tucson by an officer on DUI patrol.

When she introduced herself as 'Senator Justine Wadsack', he radioed bosses who told him an arcane state law protects senators from prosecution while the state legislature is in session.

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