Hi CR001,
Please see the below quote from gov.uk. Please see point b. I dont have numerous. 1 FPN for littering in March 2017 & 1 FPN for speeding in Sept 2017.
Reason I am concerned since most of other discussion boards and WHATDOTHEYKNOW board had advised to wait until you have no FPN or max 1 in last 1 year from date of application.
I have to be sure before applying. Naturalisation is expensive as it is. Dont want to waste money because of silly mistake.
Gurus thank you for your kind help in advance. Please advise.
3.2 Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices & Penalty Notices for
Disorder
Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices and Penalty Notices for Disorder are
imposed by the Police or other authorised enforcement officers for traffic rule violations,
environmental and civil violations. It is a way of the criminal justice system disposing of
fairly minor offences without the need for a person to attend court. Receiving one does not
form part of a person’s criminal record as there is no admission of guilt.
The decision maker will not consider these unless the person has:
a. failed to pay and there were criminal proceedings as a result; or
b. received numerous fixed penalty notices which would suggest a pattern of
behaviour that calls into question their character.
Where a fixed penalty notice or fiscal fine has been referred to a court due to nonpayment
or the notice has been unsuccessfully challenged by the person in court, the
decision maker will consider this as a conviction and assessed in line with the new
sentence imposed.
Where b. applies, the decision maker will consider the factors listed at section 3.8 –
Considering Cumulative, Non-Custodial Sentences.
Further information on Penalty Notices for Disorder is available on the Ministry of
Justice website: http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/ooc ... e-oocd.pdf
