The question is: Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to, any moving traffic violations (moving violations include speeding tickets)? If yes, please explain fully below (include information even if charges were dropped, dismissed, or otherwise mitigated).
I was given a speeding ticket as well as a ticket for driving with a suspended registration. I was moving my partner and I's vehicle to a new town during a move, and our insurance had recently lapsed, thus the suspended registration. I went to my court date for these charges and was told to pay the fines but that this would not go on my record.
Should I still answer yes even if these are not on my record? I know one speeding ticket is not the end of the world, but how do you think schools will view the suspended registration charge? I want to explain this situation without sounding like I am making excuses. We struggle financially so the lapse in insurance was because of that. Any advice appreciated!
FYI: this occurred in state where traffic violations are misdemeanors. Again, this shouldn't* appear on my record, but still.
This literally keeps me up at night.
EDIT: I see that I should answer yes because they explicitly state to do so even if charges were dismissed or mitigated, but I am more so asking about the extent to which I should explain.
I was given a speeding ticket as well as a ticket for driving with a suspended registration. I was moving my partner and I's vehicle to a new town during a move, and our insurance had recently lapsed, thus the suspended registration. I went to my court date for these charges and was told to pay the fines but that this would not go on my record.
Should I still answer yes even if these are not on my record? I know one speeding ticket is not the end of the world, but how do you think schools will view the suspended registration charge? I want to explain this situation without sounding like I am making excuses. We struggle financially so the lapse in insurance was because of that. Any advice appreciated!
FYI: this occurred in state where traffic violations are misdemeanors. Again, this shouldn't* appear on my record, but still.
This literally keeps me up at night.
EDIT: I see that I should answer yes because they explicitly state to do so even if charges were dismissed or mitigated, but I am more so asking about the extent to which I should explain.
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