This is Page over at the police department. Hey, we are making a driver arrest and we're towing the vehicle. It's going to be a 2021 Lamborghini sports car. Mhm. >> And it's on the I1 mile marker 11 southbound. Okay, perfect. Thanks so much. I'm moving. On November 1st, 2021, a Boulder City police officer stopped a rented Lamborghini Huracan traveling at 150 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 11, Nevada. The driver, James Rice, had his 20-year-old son in the passenger seat. This analysis examines the legal authority for the arrest, officer discretion, and the balance between enforcement and compassion. >> Hello. Do you have your license? So, sorry. >> It's okay. Can you hop out real quick? Who rented the car? >> I did. >> You did? Okay. >> Come back here real quick. Mr. Rice, you know why we're talking? >> Yeah. >> What? What do you do for a living? >> I'm carpenter. >> Carpenter. Okay. So, I I'm not the smartest man in the world. You know about Pythagore's theorem? Is that what you guys use in carpentry? Like to to figure angles and stuff. >> Okay. Trigonometry. >> Yeah. Okay. So, trigonometry. Okay. I'm not the smartest guy, but I know that in calculus, this at 150 mph and a 65 carries a lot of energy, especially when you're zooming around past people. Better doing 65. Go for it. So, I'm going to have to have you face your vehicle real quick. Do you have any weapons on you? Face your vehicle. Bring your hands back. You're going to be in custody for reckless driving. What's it? >> You're in custody. You're under arrest for reckless driving. And that's for 150 mph and a 65. Do you have any weapons on you? >> No, no. >> Okay. Have you been drinking today? When was the last time you had any alcohol? >> Maybe yesterday. >> Okay. >> Yeah, yesterday. All right. Why don't you come back here real quick? Marij for I got one in custody. If I can get 27 29 Illinois. Hello. Do you have your ID on you? >> Yes. >> All right. Could I get once by then? Do >> you want me out of the car? >> Nope. You stay in the car. Shows a Nevada 30-day operating permit, which expired. So, is this your son? >> Yes. >> How old is he? >> Uh, 20. >> 20. Okay. Hey, um, you want to write down a phone number real quick? You know how to Uber? Yeah. Yeah, you're going to have to Uber, huh? At the hotel. I can get you a ride, though. >> Yeah. >> Nope. So, you you want to write down this phone number? >> You have a pen? >> You want to put it in your like in your notepad? >> Copy. If you can just add everything to the DR. And that's the police department where he's going to have to uh make bail. >> Okay. >> How does any >> You don't have any cards? He's got I came here with my dad. >> Okay. Well, he he he should be able to make bail himself then. Okay. Just just hang tight real quick. You got your ID back, right? 349. Can you also message Holman and see if he can be around to assist the process? >> So, what's going to happen is I got an officer coming to pick you up. You're going to go to the Henderson Detention Center in Henderson, the city just where you just came from, and you'll be booked into the jail there. You can make bail. The bail is about $1,200. with cash or you use a credit card. >> As far as I know, you can you can use credit card. >> Okay. >> Okay. They'll they'll hold you for a little bit and then then you get out. >> Then what happens if my son get the car? >> Uh well, the car's probably going to get impounded. Your son, we can give him a ride to the hotel and he can Uber back to where you guys are staying. >> So, how do I get the You know what? I guess my question is the car is a rental. How do I get the car? >> Well, what's going to happen is the rental car company, whoever owns the car is going to have to come get that out of impound. Bender. >> Well, that that's going to be here in Boulder City, but they'll know that because they they have trackers on it, like they know exactly how fast you're going, all that stuff. >> And we're probably going to subpoena that information for court. >> So, yeah, they they they log all that stuff. I mean, when you have a $200,000 car out on rent for what what is that like $1,000 today? >> Uh, we just rented it for two hours. >> Yeah. >> Are you able to make bail? Um, if I had to use a credit card. Yeah. >> Okay. >> Should I explain that to my son? >> I I already talked to him. >> Okay. >> Yeah. So, what what'll probably happen is rather than rather than taking you to the jail and having you sit there for up to 18 hours before they release you, I'll probably just take you to the police department. You can post bail there. But, James, I'm going tell you right now, man. >> You You're going to kill somebody out here driving that fast. >> I don't believe me. I mean, if you watch sports, watch Sports Center. >> I watched the news last night for a football player. >> 129 on a residential road. Speed limit's 45. >> I love them. >> Yeah. And And honestly, I I I get tourists out here all the time renting these exotic cars, thinking this is autobon, and it's not. >> I didn't. >> I know. I know you you don't intend to kill somebody, but [ __ ] happens and unfortunately people die. >> Fast. I couldn't believe I was fast. >> Yeah. So you're 150 mph approaching me at 1291 ft. >> And you're not even the the highest I've had out here. >> Um, can I speak to myself? >> Uh, in a minute. Let me get the other officer here and I'll I'll have you guys talk. Cuz originally I told him you're going to go to jail, but if you can post bail, then you guys can get released from the uh from from the station. 349 Mary 1, did you ever get a response from uh NHP? Can you message Holman? See if he's available to assist. Is there an ignition button? You want to just turn it off? No, I think that's a Oh, yeah. Okay. So, what's going to happen is I'm not going to take your dad to jail, but he's being arrested for reckless driving. He's going to go to the police department and he's going to post bail. So, I got I got one coming to pick your dad up and I got one coming to pick you up. They're going to take you to the police department and then you guys can post he can post bail there and then you guys can go do other things rather than having him sit at the Henderson Detention Center for uh almost a day. >> Yeah. Um >> copy. Thanks. Cuz I've got one to transport to the station and the in custody is going to go post bail at dispatch. Did >> someone pick this up? No, it's going to be impounded. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. And we have to pay for it to go. >> Well, I I don't know about that. That's between the rental car company and whoever rented it. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Yeah. >> But at least this way you guys aren't sitting sitting in in detention all day. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, with me? >> Yeah. I've got another officer coming to pick him up. So, that way uh we're we're not transporting him to the hotel and he can Uber back to where you guys are staying. He can cuz you'll be in and out in an hour rather than taking you to the detention center where you sit there for at least 18 hours before they release you. >> Okay. >> I know time is money. When do you guys fly out? >> Tomorrow. Okay. >> Yeah. You guys will catch your flight tomorrow. Marwan, can you buy his DR number? Hello. Hello. So, this is James. He's going to post bail uh for reckless driving at the station. Okay. >> Um do you have a a booking sheet? Yep. I don't have any. Um, if you could just uh write out a booking sheet, leave it in dispatch for reckless. He's going to post bail for that. >> So, it's going to be the 11.40 plus $50 bail fee. So, $1.990 should should be the bail amount. Okay? And then they'll they'll give you a court date. You'll get released. You'll get a court date and you can um either hire an attorney or come back and talk to the judge, but you're you're going to have a court date later on. >> So, you have ID? >> Yeah. Um, it's right here. Hey, uh, Payton. >> Yeah. >> You want to grab with us what kind of property you guys got? Just make sure you grab all your stuff. >> Yeah, please. And is that your ID? Okay. Can you do me a favor? Yeah. >> Um, he's going to be in custody for 150 and his son needs a ride to our station. >> Okay. >> If you could just provide that courtesy transport that way um his dad's going to post bail at the station and get released rather than booking into Henderson. >> Okay. >> And then I got uh Big John's coming for the car. >> All right, that'll work. >> Um, so this is Trooper Homeman. He's going to give you a ride to the police department. Okay. Um, are are you aware that you guys were doing 150 mph as you were passing other cars? >> I didn't know we were moving. >> Yeah, you guys were cooking cooking with plutonium. That's never good. I mean, I'm not a physics major, but I did take college algebra once, twice. >> Uh, not to be weird, but I haven't even gotten pictures of the car as >> pictures of it. >> Yeah, like we just rented it like 20 minutes ago. >> Wait, you like want like Instagram pictures? >> Yeah. Mind if we get a picture, too? As long as you stay away from the traffic. >> All right. You're not in custody. >> So, but but he he does need to leave here like in two minutes. >> Should I give this to my dad or >> uh No, you you hold on to that. >> I hold on to it. He needs his wallet. >> You got it. >> And I'm I'm trying to figure out what I did with his license. Uh oh, there it is. >> Y took a photo of it. >> Sort of ruins your plans. >> Yeah. Well, it's fine. Can I have Big John's in route four? I believe it's 2020 Lamborghini sports car. And if they can't And if they can't accommodate it, can you call Big Valley Towing? What year is this? >> It's a 2021. It's going to be a 2021 Lamborghini. I'm sorry. 2021 Lamborghini. Uh Huracan Evo. >> Do Do you have anything else in a vehicle that >> No. He said there's You got a backpack? >> Oh, yeah. That's right. >> Oh, there's a back sack. What about key? >> Uh yeah. Do you guys want the key? it. Well, the key needs to stay with the car. >> Yeah. >> Oh, do you have an impound form? >> Yeah. >> I I just realized I don't have any impound forms. Copy. Confirming it's uh 1225 is the last for the DR. >> Tell old boy that's how you go out like heavy roads. >> Yeah. Well, that's we were just talking about. >> Did you give me his ID back? >> Uh yes. Heck, I I thought uh I thought Kevin was on his way out here. That's what I was calling him. >> Oh, >> I didn't realize it was you. >> All right, man. >> So, I'm going >> You're going to go with uh Trooper Homeman. >> Okay. >> You guys are going to the same location. It's just that I don't have staffing to >> the front lobby. >> Let them know that you're just going to hang out there until your dad's done doing his thing. >> Okay. >> All right. Let me see your backpack. I'm just going to put that in the front seat. >> Yep. >> Uh can I put this in here? >> Yeah. >> And then is the key in the car? >> The key is in the car. Yeah. >> Okay. Cool. And I I want you guys to understand that I am helping you as much as I can given the circumstances. >> He's he's not going to go to jail. He's not going to sit in jail for 18 hours waiting to get released. That way you guys can still catch a flight. >> Thank you. >> Said there's paper. >> There's paperwork in the back seat. >> Uh is that the the map and stuff that Payton got? >> Got it? >> Yeah. Payton. Hey, Payton. Payton, your dad has a question. >> Yeah, you got the paperwork, whatever. >> You got the paperwork? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah. It was like in the the back of the two between the two seats. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, he got that. Okay. >> You guys with me? >> Yeah. >> Here with him. >> Yep. Yep. And then um just leave the booking sheet in dispatch. Okay. >> And then uh I'll go I'll be up there as soon as John's or whoever gets this. Reckless. >> Yeah. Just just reckless. >> 150 and a 65. Yeah, cool. Thank you, sir. >> Bye, man. Under Nevada Revised Statute 484B.653, 653. Reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle in willful or wanting disregard for the safety of persons or property. An 85 mph speed differential clearly meets this threshold. The officer's authority to make a custodial arrest rather than simply issuing a citation is supported by Atwater versus City of Lago Vista. A 2001 Supreme Court case that upheld arrests for minor offenses. Pennsylvania versus Mims from 1,977 establishes the officer's right to order occupants from the vehicle during lawful traffic stops. Notice the officer's tactical communication approach. He engages Rice in casual conversation about carpentry and mathematics before announcing the arrest. This deescalation technique serves multiple purposes. It assesses the driver's mental state and potential impairment, builds rapport, and creates a cooperative atmosphere. Modern policing emphasizes this type of professional communication over confrontational tactics. The officer demonstrates significant discretion by offering to take rice directly to the police station for expedited booking rather than the detention center where he could wait up to 18 hours. This accommodation is not legally required, but shows understanding of proportionate response. He also coordinates transportation for Rice's son and clearly explains the bail process, demonstrating transparency and community oriented policing that goes beyond minimum legal requirements. An important legal point. The officer mentions that rental vehicles are equipped with GPS tracking and data logging systems. This electronic evidence is increasingly used in traffic cases to corroborate radar readings and officer testimony. The rental company knows exactly how fast Rice was traveling, and this data can be subpoenenaed for court proceedings. This serves as a reminder that modern technology makes dangerous driving behavior difficult to dispute. Let's evaluate the parties involved. The officer earns a grade of A minus. He operated within clear constitutional boundaries, demonstrated sound tactical judgment, showed professional compassion while enforcing the law, and exercised appropriate discretion. The minor deduction reflects a somewhat lengthy safety lecture that while well-intentioned extended the interaction beyond strict necessity. James Rice receives a D+. The fundamental recklessness of traveling 150 mph with his son in the vehicle represents a serious lapse in judgment that endangered multiple lives. However, his immediate apology and complete cooperation throughout the arrest earned the plus. The Boulder City Police Department earns an A for policies that allow officer discretion in booking procedures and training that emphasizes both accountability and practical problem solving. This case offers critical lessons for law enforcement. Discretion and compassion strengthen rather than undermine authority. The officer's flexibility and processing didn't compromise legal validity, but significantly improved community trust. For the public, cooperation after a mistake matters tremendously. Rice's respectful behavior influenced the officer's willingness to show accommodation. More importantly, understand the stakes of reckless driving. At 150 mph, any collision is almost certainly fatal. Rice risked not only his own life, but his sons and every other driver on that highway. The few minutes of testing a supercar's capabilities could have resulted in death or decades in prison. No thrill is worth that risk. Modern rental vehicles track everything. Officers have extensive legal authority to make custodial arrests for traffic violations, and the criminal justice system takes reckless driving seriously. Rice was fortunate to receive professional treatment and a second chance. Many don't. Hey. Yeah. No, I got to do it today. Yeah. Are you going with me to Oh, no. Well, what what what do you have planned for me? Oh, yeah. Cuz I thought you were going to go see Ashley and uh go get your tattoo stuff done. Okay. Yeah. Well, I I got to return the solo stuff. You can't carry it. So Oh, it's awkward. Be you shouldn't be doing that with your back. Okay. All right, Bubby. No, I know. Me, too. But I I'm stubborn, B. Big John's 97. Okay. All right, baby. I got to go. Love you. Bye. Hey, so uh can you guys take this? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I don't I don't drive back. >> Oh, really? >> Yeah. Uh, best chance of damaging her. >> Yeah. Uh, let's see. Well, that's that's what I told her. I said, "If you guys can't accommodate it, call call Big Valley." And uh, >> it's only going a few miles. I'm not worried about driving in Mark right here. >> Yeah. If it was way the [ __ ] down there 95. >> You know how to drive this? >> Uh, yeah. >> Okay. Just keep it at 65. >> Oh, of course. >> Not 150 like this guy was doing >> with his with his 20-year-old kid in the car. >> Are you kidding me? >> Nope. >> Idiot. >> Yeah. Yeah, that's why I took my took my weapon off the area scratching. >> Yeah. >> Uh, let's see. >> Easy. They made them freaking pretty much [ __ ] foolproof. >> Don't ask visible. Boom. Boom. Boom. That should be it. Well, thank you, sir. >> Very well be clear here and off to the station. Big John's has a vehicle. Hey, uh, I'm going to go up here to the the Buchanan exit if you want to go through that gate. >> Hey, this is over by the police department. Hey, we are making a driver arrest and we're towing the vehicle. It's going to be a 2021 Lamborghini sports car. Mhm. >> And where? >> It's on the I1 model marker 11 southbound. Okay, perfect. Thanks so much. I'm moving. >> This incident illustrates a growing problem in Nevada. Tourists renting exotic vehicles and treating public highways as racetracks. Speed limits exist for safety and no vehicle is exempt. The officer's professional handling demonstrates that law enforcement can hold people accountable while treating them with dignity and respect. Let us know if there is an interaction or legal topic that you would like us to discuss in the comments below. 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