A former state lawmaker who is running for a congressional seat has apologized for his behavior after he received a speeding ticket earlier this year, KSTU-TV reported.
Chris Herrod, who is running to represent Utah's 3rd congressional district, was stopped on Feb. 9 for driving 79 in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 15, the station said in a story published Saturday.
In a recording of the traffic stop, Herrod tells the trooper: "I'm a former legislator that was honored. I'm happy to go on my credibility," according to KSTU.
The U.S. House of Representatives seat that Herrod, a Republican, and others are running for was vacated by Jason Chaffetz, a Republican who served as chairman of the powerful House Governmental Oversight Committee.