Senator Jake Hoffman was pulled over doing 89 MPH in a 65 MPH speed limit zone on Jan. 22, according to multiple reports. A spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Public Safety told ABC 15 Hoffman was not cited after being recognized as having ‘legislative immunity.

Arizona legislators are avoiding speeding tickets due to constitutional immunity, sparking debate on accountability and if the rule should remain in place.

A Republican state senator dodged a speeding ticket after blasting through a 65MPH zone at 89MPH — because he has “legislative immunity.”Arizona Sen. Jake Hoffman was pulled over in January — but the trooper declined to issue a ticket because of his position,