Too many traffic violations?

[m_and_m]

I have had my share of sheer bad-luck and made a couple of stupid decisions while driving. I have no DUI/DWI, no misdemeanors and no criminal record.

Over past 10 years I have received a bunch of traffic citations (mostly resolved through simply paying the fine without any required court appearance):

Mar-01 Parking violation at state park
Apr-01 at fault accident (minor property damage no other vehicle involved)
May-01 Speeding @105 MPH (75 MPH "freeway" zone)
Sept-02 Being in wrong lane violation
Apr-04 at fault accident (minor fender bender)
Feb-07 Stop sign violation
Dec.08 at fault accident (minor fender bender)
Dec.08 Speeding (74 MPH in 65 MPH "freeway" zone)
Apr-10 Red light violation (not stopping while taking a right turn).

Does this pattern represent a bad moral behavior OR just signs of bad driver? Do I need to list all citations? Or only the citations after receiving GC? Are at-fault accidents considered citations even though no ticket is issued?

If this become an issue during interview - how do I convince IO that these infractions were just incidental and I meant no evil? What would be a good line of defense?

[bayareamom]

Hi,

The N-400 application notes that if it is a traffic violation under $500, it does not need to be stated on the application. If it is over $500, then you'll have to state it.

The only ones that may be of concern is the at fault accidents you had.. but if you were not cited/ticketed, detained, or arrested for these, then it's not a violation, it's an 'accident' so even that you don't have to state. So based on the details of the accident and how it was handled, only you can answer that.

Ofcourse this is based on the summary you gave below. If you feel there is a deeper issue they may investigate, then it's better to have a lawyer consult. Hope this helps.

[shopping0407]

I think you would not have mentioned in application, then leave it.......after interview till oath maintain not to get another....

Drive carefully

I have had my share of sheer bad-luck and made a couple of stupid decisions while driving. I have no DUI/DWI, no misdemeanors and no criminal record.

Over past 10 years I have received a bunch of traffic citations (mostly resolved through simply paying the fine without any required court appearance):

Mar-01 Parking violation at state park
Apr-01 at fault accident (minor property damage no other vehicle involved)
May-01 Speeding @105 MPH (75 MPH "freeway" zone)
Sept-02 Being in wrong lane violation
Apr-04 at fault accident (minor fender bender)
Feb-07 Stop sign violation
Dec.08 at fault accident (minor fender bender)
Dec.08 Speeding (74 MPH in 65 MPH "freeway" zone)
Apr-10 Red light violation (not stopping while taking a right turn).

Does this pattern represent a bad moral behavior OR just signs of bad driver? Do I need to list all citations? Or only the citations after receiving GC? Are at-fault accidents considered citations even though no ticket is issued?

If this become an issue during interview - how do I convince IO that these infractions were just incidental and I meant no evil? What would be a good line of defense?

[hamza]

traffic ticket

Do they ask about a traffic ticket during the oath ceremony...because the letter they sent for the oat has a question about traffic violations should I answer yes to that one or what? Thank you.