On-line applications and damn speeding fines

[Guest I_FELLOWS]

I was interested to see the recent post by member "C&Z" about speeding fines and whether they can prejudice your visa application.

 

I am currently doing my on-line application for a 175 visa and wanted to know if I have to declare my speeding fine in the section asking about criminal convictions ?

I presume such fines are too minor to be entered in my application, but equally I don't want to be accused of witholding information either.

 

Does anyone know the answer to this one ??? Any help much appreciated.

[Guest Aussie pat]

My husband applied for his visa in Jan 08. He remembers reading in the info that speeding fines were not classed as criminal offences (they fall into a different category, probably because you don't go to court) and they did not need to be declared. He actually had a speeding fine from a visit to Adelaide in Oct the year before which we paid. When he went to get his Aussie licence no points were put on his licence as he was a UK tourist at the time he got his fine and they didn't bother to check. Hope this info helps.

[Guest BAZnDAF]

Speeding is not a criminal offence. not yet anyway

[Guest I_FELLOWS]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm relieved to hear that speeding fines won't count. Makes things much simpler.

Well, I'll finish my on-line application now and press send tonight........ here goes nothing!!!!

How long is it normally before they send an acknowledgement for an on-line visa application ? It would help my sanity over the next few weeks to know.

 

Thanks again.