Nevada governor pulled over, immediately flexes status and avoids red light ticket: Im Joe Lombardo

Nevada Gov.Joe Lombardo greased his way out of a ticket after allegedly failing to stop at a red light, simply by revealing his identity to a Las Vegas patrolman.Bodycam footage captures the moment the officer approached the window of Lombardo’s light-gray Ford F-150, offering a polite, “Hello, how are you doing, sir?”The highfaluting governor immediately cut him off, stating: “I’m Joe Lombardo.”When the officer explained the infraction — failing to come to a full stop on a right turn — Lombardo leaned into his rank and repeated: “I’m Joe Lombardo.”The stone-faced officer didn’t miss a beat: “I’m aware.”“C’mon man!” Lombardo responds.The officer replies, “You’re good to go, sir.

Appreciate ya.Have a good day,” and then walks back to his vehicle.The whole interaction lasted about 15 seconds of the 1 minute and 10 second video.Vegas police said the governor did not receive a citation but did not say why.Officers say it is common to not give a ticket over a minor violation.Lombardo was reportedly heading to the airport with his wife when he was pulled over.With Post wires...