A police officer in Louisiana allegedly coerced a woman to have sex with him during a traffic stop in order for the driver to get out of a speeding ticket, a report said Sunday.

Port Barre cop Darwin Fontenot, 21, faces a third-degree rape charge after a woman he stopped for speeding in March said he coerced her into having sex in exchange for leniency, according to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser.

“The public holds law enforcement to a high standard, and so do I,” Port Barre Police Chief Deon Boudreax said in a statement.

“Whether the sexual interaction was consensual or not doesn’t justify it. I will not tolerate such unprofessional behavior from our police officers.”

Fontenot was released on bond on Saturday and was placed on administrative leave.

The woman, who had been charged with other violations, said Fontenot offered her leniency in exchange for sex and Fontenot “engaged in sexual activity.” A complaint was brought to the department on April 27.

Boudreax said Fontenot admitted he engaged in sexual activity with the woman but said the two met up after he was off duty.

“Even if he was off duty, it doesn’t make it right,” Boudreax said. “An officer, nor any public servant, should engage in that type of activity of exchanging sexual favors for leniency.”