New Hampshire Democrat Caught Speeding at 107 MPH on 65 MPH Zone – Now Claims “Legislative Privilege” Means She’s Above the Law and Not Subject to the Same Rules as Her Constituents
Another Democrat “rules for thee but not for me” scandal has erupted in New Hampshire.
According to court records, New Hampshire State Rep. Ellen Read (D-Newmarket), who is seeking reelection, has argued that deputies had no authority to stop or charge her because she was protected by “legislative privilege” while traveling to or from legislative duties.
Read has attempted to have both traffic cases dismissed on those grounds, even taking the issue to the New Hampshire Supreme Court, which declined to hear her appeal at this stage.
The Globe reported that Read was first clocked driving 107 mph in a 65-mph zone on Interstate 93 in December 2024. She was later cited again after allegedly traveling 92 mph on the same highway in June 2025.
Rather than simply contesting the facts of the citations or paying the fines, the entitled state rep. has argued that the New Hampshire Constitution’s legislative immunity provision prevents law enforcement from arresting or charging lawmakers while they are traveling to or from legislative sessions.
In court filings, Read has likened herself to emergency responders such as police officers or EMTs, suggesting legislators should similarly be exempt from routine enforcement while carrying out their official duties.
She has not publicly identified any emergency that required her alleged high-speed driving.