Nevada Governor Lombardo avoided ticket after traffic stop

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo was pulled over by a Las Vegas police officer for a suspected traffic violation on May 15 and was allowed to drive away without a citation after immediately identifying himself, according to body camera footage released on July 14, 2026. The brief interaction, which lasted roughly 15 seconds, has drawn scrutiny as Lombardo, a Republican, campaigns for reelection in a closely watched race.

The footage shows a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant stopping Lombardo's light-gray Ford pickup truck near Mandalay Bay for an alleged red light violation. Lombardo was driving with his wife, Donna, to Harry Reid International Airport at the time. As the officer approached the passenger-side window and began to explain the reason for the stop, Lombardo interjected, "I'm Joe Lombardo." The officer responded, "I'm aware," before continuing to state that he did not see the truck come to a complete stop before a right turn. Lombardo replied, "Come on, man." The officer then said, "You're good to go, sir. Appreciate ya. Have a good day," and ended the stop without requesting a driver's license or issuing a ticket.

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