Speeding conviction from court- Impact on naturalisation?

[sreepada]

Hi

I got my ILR in Feb 2013 and am eligible for BC in Feb 2014. In Jul 2013, I was stopped by police for over speeding on a motorway. as I was close to 100 mph, I was told I might have to attend the court.

In Nov '13 I did get a notice to either attend the court or plead guilty through Post. I had no choice of not pleading guilty and hence I did plead guilty through post. I am now given 6 points and a fine which I have paid in full.

Because this was a conviction in court, would this impact the BC application. Should I wait for 3 years (or 1 year) before I apply, or can I apply in Feb 2014 to get the BC.

Any advice on this would be much appreciated

Thanks
Sree

[Amber]

Either in November 2015 with added discretion or November 2016 without.

[MattSule]

Amber is spot on with the answer.

Only if you believe in miracles but please don't waste your money applying before the dates suggested by Amber

[sreepada]

Hi Amber

Thanks for the response. So should we count the 3 Year (or the 2 year with discretion) period from the day I received the letter from court, to apply for BC. Or should I count it from the day I was convicted in court.

The reason I am asking is , I received the letter from Court on in early Nov '13 and the hearing date for the case in court was 10 Dec '13.

So should I wait for three years from 10 Dec '13 or from date I received the letter from court.

You also mentioned I can apply in Nov 2015 with discretion. Can you please let me know more on this. Is there anything I can do to be in the discretion option. Please let me know.

Thanks again

Sree

[MattSule]

It's from the date of sentencing December in your case

[sreepada]

Thanks Mattsule. Will wait for three more years

[Amber]

See Question 8 of the British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs (click) for the discretion.

[sreepada]

Thanks Amber. That clarifies. I think, will wait for three years.