Declaring PFN for tier-1 extension?

Hello,
I have got FPN ( no trip to court) for crossing red light. So 3 points on license and £60 fine, which was paid on time.

For Tier-1 extension application, do I need to mention it in the section E1

E1. Has the applicant had any criminal convictions in the United Kingdom or any other
country (including traffc offences) or any civil judgments made against them?

I know FPN is not a criminal conviction, but is it recommended to mention FPN? I see people suggesting to mention it so that if UKBA finds it themself then application may be at risk?(of not providing correct info)?

People in the same situation, did you mention in the form?

Thanks in advance

Hello Gurus,
Please suggest on this one...

@hsmp0804

I'm not too wise to suggest. But from what I have heard from my friends, I would suggest if its just a simple FPN. Then you can ignore it if you think thats gonna add more checks to your application. However, two of my friends who were in a similar situation and both of applied at the same time. One mentioned about that in the application and the other didn't. The one who mentioned it had a delay in receiving the application. The reason for which he told me that, he assumes they might have done some additional checks for the delay. However, the one who didn't mentioned about the traffic offence recieved it quick enough. Though this could be just a coincidence. If you are worrying too much on this. I would suggest you to go for a CRB check or disclosure check and make sure nothing gets listed and if it does then you can think about mentioning it. Anyways, all the best for your application.

Thanks Reddevil12 for suggesting. I appreciate it.

I welcome any more suggestions please...

Another thought. I am thinking of not filling it in the criminal conviction section but mentioning about it in additional info section as a non-criminal conviction(with no court involved) just for the information.

Any comments?

@hsmp0804

Can you please let us know how did you manage to get on with your application .. Did you mentioned about your penalty notice in the application .. Thanks

Hi Reddevil12,
I have not yet submitted the application but going to submit in next 3-4 days.
Still confused about whether to mention the FPN or not. Also not sure what to mention in

"Details of the sentence or civil judgment (give details on a separate sheet if more space is needed)"

Still waiting for more inputs.

FPN (except some serious drink and drive etc type offences) needs no mention in T1 Extension form.

Anything where you did not attend the court or in more simpler terms anything where you were not fined/convicted by court is NOT A CRIMINAL CONVICTION. Please rest your anxiety/nervousness and go easy. I am sure there is lot more to worried about than that lol

@hsmp0804

If its just a simple FPN that you have received for Traffic offence. Then you can ignore it and no need to mention it as its not a conviction and you have not been fined or convicted by court. So go easy with your application. No need to mention it.

Yes it's just a FPN. No court involved. 3 points and £60 fine paid.

Thanks. So I would not mention in the tier-1 extension form

In case this provides further help. Right from the horses mouth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MRn8SsO ... ure=relmfu
skip to time 3:52

-H