Rep Read Cleared in Speeding Case | Concord News

State Rep. Ellen Read walks away free after a high-profile speeding case — twice pulled over near the State House, both times while en route to or from legislative duties. She invoked a state law shielding lawmakers from arrest during official commutes, but the judge rejected that defense, finding no solid proof she was actually heading to or from the Capitol. Complicating matters further, the defense challenged the radar unit’s calibration — a technical snag that ultimately didn’t sway the verdict. In the end, legal loopholes and procedural details sealed her acquittal, turning a traffic stop into a political courtroom drama.

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