Would minor driving related conviction result in bad things?

[AtW]

Guys,

Would a minor driving related conviction (speeding that did not lead to ban - just points and fine) result in bad things such as having to declare criminal convictions?

My understanding that fixed penalty definately does not affect criminal history, but I am not so sure in case about having Magistrates doing the same (3 points + fine)? Logically I think its a very minor thing that should not reflect on candidate (apart from insurance companies), but technically its a criminal offence to speed.

I had a chat regading some small claims case that I engaged into (and later won) during my HSMP applications and officer told me that they really look for offences that resulted in imprisonment, however he advised to put everything just in case.

Any views on how this may or may not affect ILR and naturalisation applications? Would having been caught speeding affect "good character"?

Hopefully not because these days few million people a year get points!

[Chess]

Would a minor driving related conviction (speeding that did not lead to ban - just points and fine) result in bad things such as having to declare criminal convictions?

Atw,

Minor driving offenses should NOT affect your change of immigration status to ILR and/or naturalisation - in effect you should not declare these offences on any immigartion application(s)

...However, if it was a drink driving offence (and or dangerous driving/man slaughter) which leads to thje 12 points and subsquent disqualification/imprisonment - then that may affect change of status...

...hopefuly, you are a good driver save for the occasional speeding and 'jumping' the lights

[AtW]

...hopefuly, you are a good driver save for the occasional speeding and 'jumping' the lights

thanks - I strictly do not jump red lights

[Chess]

...hopefuly, you are a good driver save for the occasional speeding and 'jumping' the lights

thanks - I strictly do not jump red lights

Very good..keep it that way and watch out for speed cameras....

....you could also buy a 'speed camera' detector if they are being a pain...safest advise is usually to slow down though

[AtW]

....you could also buy a 'speed camera' detector if they are being a pain...safest advise is usually to slow down though

yeah I've got one, and not worried about cameras, but this one was laser van parked on the bridge over motorway - heavy traffic at the time but may have been doing 82-ish, if they did me then they'd do a lot more people too

if I get points then my license will be revocked (not a ban though!) - due to getting 6 points within first 2 years, then I will have to retake exams etc. Revocation is not a ban or disqualification however!

[Chess]

Atw,

dont worry - very rare to get done on motorway UNLESS you are physically stopped by a police car and if exceeding (70mph + 10% + 2) i.e 79mph in a dangerous situation

[Kayalami]

dont worry - very rare to get done on motorway UNLESS you are physically stopped by a police car and if exceeding (70mph + 10% + 2) i.e 79mph in a dangerous situation

Speaking from experience are we - its these smooth highways you civil engineers design. By the way the effectiveness of a speed camera detector is determined by its ability to pick up multiple frequency laser signals - no product on the market covers the entire range from Gatsos to mobile units. During my ducatti loving days I found most speed detectors were constantly triggered off by false alarms from pelican crossing sensors and even car alarms. All in all safe driving as always includes keeping within the speed limits.

[AtW]

Snooper S5R is pretty good - detects laser as well but on that day I did not have it on

I may have been doing just above 80 (following heavy traffic), if they did me, then they'd do a few thousands of cars, thus generating at least £250k for a few hours of standing on the bridge, tempting, eh?

[Epiphany]

You people might also want to check the Origin B2 laser/ speed trap detection device. It covers a whole range of detectors from Gatsos(fixed radars) to Truvelos to Mobile Lasers (like the one which caught you on the motorway). Mobile radar is optional. Also tells you the speed limit in the area where you're driving. That is more handy than just telling you what your speedlimit. Only 2 or 3 products in the market do this.
I've done about a 100 or so for quite a bit on the M6 from B'ham to London the other day (I didnt have a detector then). Fingers crossed no one caught me.

[AtW]

Mobile Lasers (like the one which caught you on the motorway).

allegedly caught (thats if they actually send me notification in time...)

[jkmethews]

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