蒙大拿州最高法院法官Lauri McKinnon因据称在2023年超速超过一辆被截停的紧急车辆而面临轻罪指控。 Montana Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly speeding past a stopped emergency vehicle in 2023.

Montana最高法院法官Lauri McKinnon被指控犯有轻罪,据称他11月在美国287号高速公路上通过一辆被截停的紧急车辆时,未能放慢到35英里。 Montana Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon has been charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly failing to slow to 35 mph while passing a stopped emergency vehicle on U.S. Highway 287 in November. 指控源于一项2023年的州法律, 规定在有灯光的紧急车辆附近降低车速。 The charge stems from a 2023 state law requiring reduced speeds near emergency vehicles with lights on. 探亲回来的McKinnon说,她试图换车道,但由于交通不便不得不返回,并不知道具体的速度要求。 McKinnon, who was returning from a family visit, said she tried to switch lanes but had to return due to oncoming traffic and was unaware of the specific speed requirement. 她计划在1月20日的听证会上陈述她的案情。 She plans to present her account at a January 20 hearing. 初犯可处以100至500美元的罚款,最高可达90天监禁。 A first offense carries a fine of $100 to $500 and up to 90 days in jail. 她自2013年以来一直在州最高法院任职,并于2020年再次当选。 She has served on the state’s highest court since 2013 and was reelected in 2020.