Bodycam Footage Shows Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Using Name to Avoid Traffic Ticket

Bodycam footage obtained by the Associated Press shows Nevada Republican Governor Joe Lombardo using his name to successfully avoid a traffic citation after being pulled over in May 2026 for a red light violation. In the video, Lombardo interrupts the officer by stating 'I'm Joe Lombardo,' and the officer immediately lets him go without issuing a ticket. The incident has drawn criticism from the Nevada Democratic Party, which accused Lombardo of demanding special treatment. Lombardo, a former member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, did not receive a citation, unlike most other Nevadans in similar situations. His office issued a statement saying he fully complied with instructions and was grateful for the officer's professionalism.

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Bodycam Footage Shows Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Using Name to Avoid Traffic TicketThe New RepublicWesternJul 14, 08:16 PM UTC

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