most asked question: Traffic Tickets!

[Sabrina.Asad 1]

Hello VJ Family,

First off I'd like to thank everyone on this forum for being such a great help from the CR1 process to now the Citizenship process.

We are getting ready to send in my husband's application and I came across the Traffic Ticket dilemma. My husband had received a citation for speeding in January 2013 from a State Trooper on an interstate highway. Of course the ticket is paid off, it was around $100-150. I am not disclosing this on the application, as it states:

Note that unless a traffic incident was

alcohol or drug related, you do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines and
incidents that did not involve an actual arrest if the only penalty was a fine less than
$500 and/or points on your driver’s license."

I would just appreciate your advise if you think it shouldn't be an issue. The ticket was a while ago and the only one my husband has ever received. I can provide a copy of his drivers record to prove its clean and he has paid off the citation. I would really appreciate your input

Edited July 26, 2015 by Sabrina.Asad

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

Minor traffic infractions are not a problem. Plenty of good people have speeding tickets. Your spouse's ticket is not an issue.

Best of luck

[Hypnos 6,576]

You must disclose it on the form, but you do not need provide documentation for it.

[medsox 2]

Remember that the below statement is not given in any part of N400 application or instructions. However, it is part of I-751 application.

"Note that unless a traffic incident was

alcohol or drug related, you do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines and
incidents that did not involve an actual arrest if the only penalty was a fine less than
$500 and/or points on your driver’s license."

[Maria TH 20]

I just had an interview today, I also got speeding ticket back in 2013. I disclosed that fact in the N400 form, I also sent the letter from my lawyer states the case was dismissed after 30 days probation.

In the interview, the officer asked if I have the document from the court to confirm that my case was dismissed. I do not have it, But I handed her the original letter from my lawyer and the receipt I paid for the probation fee. (I only sent the letter with the application but did not send the receipt).

She made a copy of the receipt and after the test and interview, she gave me the paper says "Congratulations! ... I was recommended for approval.

I'm not sure if I would be in trouble or not without those document. Anyway, it's better to be prepared, at least your husband might want to bring the receipt that he has paid off the citation with him on the interview day.

[IPv6Freely 64]

Hold up. You have to list speeding tickets on your N-400? Part 11 #23?

I don't even know how to look that information up...

[Hypnos 6,576]

The N-400 instructions clearly state to include all tickets, citations, convictions, detentions, and arrests.

[shadlom 0]

Looots of people misunderstand that part, I did too, then started freaking out when I realized I was still supposed to mention it on the form. But it wasn't a big deal, I fixed it at the interview and even showed a receipt and certificate for a defensive driving course I took for the ticket. You have to mention EVERYTHING! Lol