again, i don't know what she did or did not do. But as the article pointed out, she wasn't the first and probably wont be the last. Neither side of this debate should be casting stones.
but to use your example, the officer might not let you off, but he or she might write you a ticket for 10 over instead of 20 over. The punishment is not always consistent across the board.
You're right, and I think this time she'll just get a verbal warning with a friendly chuckle.