NH Lawmaker Claims 100mph Speeding Ticket Violates State Constitution's 'Right to Travel' Provision

A Democratic New Hampshire lawmaker has accused a centuries-old provision of the state constitution of protecting her from being stopped by police after allegedly speeding over 100 mph in two separate incidents. The lawmaker claims that under Article XXVII, Section 1 of the state's constitution, individuals are exempt from arrest and punishment for offenses not punishable by life or death if they can prove they were acting in good faith to prevent a greater harm. If true, this provision could potentially limit the ability of police to issue citations to lawmakers. The lawmaker is facing charges related to her alleged speeding incidents.