General Visa Related Query Regarding Speeding

[temp417]

Hi,

Just out of curiosity, is there anyone on here who got a big speeding fine, i.e 40+ km/h over the limit, who actually had a visa rejected because of that? I've only seen people say that they went to court, got the fine and paid for it however they still travel everywhere. I've even seen a case where someone moved oversees after that.

However, I feel like you never see the other side of it. Anyone on here who can share their experience? If you got a big speeding fine and still manage to travel overseas or immigrated, share your story as well.

Cheers

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

I suppose you're worried about it reflecting on your criminal record? I doubt anyone has been denied a visa for speeding, but plenty have been denied for criminal records.

 

[Priapus]

Hi,

Just out of curiosity, is there anyone on here who got a big speeding fine, i.e 40+ km/h over the limit, who actually had a visa rejected because of that? I've only seen people say that they went to court, got the fine and paid for it however they still travel everywhere. I've even seen a case where someone moved oversees after that.

However, I feel like you never see the other side of it. Anyone on here who can share their experience? If you got a big speeding fine and still manage to travel overseas or immigrated, share your story as well.

Cheers

You used to get a criminal record if you’d had a conviction on reckless and negligent driving (Not sure if that’s still the case)

Someone I know had great difficulty moving to Canada because he got caught speeding excessively (200km/h) and this resulted in him having a record.

I believe he had to wait it out until the record got removed (Unsure of how)

Bottom line is: If you have a criminal record - good luck. Speeding does not get you a criminal record.

 

[3WA]

Speeding does not get you a criminal record.

It can, if you go fast enough.

Can I get a criminal record for speeding? - CK Attorneys Inc.

The question I was recently asked, was whether you can get a criminal record for speeding. The short answer is yes, you can.

cklaw.co.za

 

[Priapus]

It can, if you go fast enough.

Can I get a criminal record for speeding? - CK Attorneys Inc.

The question I was recently asked, was whether you can get a criminal record for speeding. The short answer is yes, you can.

cklaw.co.za

Yes, getting an NAG is bad news.
But I think a lot of people just ignore the rules and fines; because in reality there’s no consequences.

 

[3WA]

Yes, getting an NAG is bad news.
But I think a lot of people just ignore the rules and fines; because in reality there’s no consequences.

If you actually get pulled over, then you've got problems. You get taken to jail and have to post bail (not speaking from experience: I am a safe and responsible driver).

 

[temp417]

I suppose you're worried about it reflecting on your criminal record? I doubt anyone has been denied a visa for speeding, but plenty have been denied for criminal records.

Nothing to do with me. I've just been reading a lot on what the law says vs what actually happens around speeding. I was pulled over not too long ago and managed to sort everything out. I was also told by the court that it does not result in a criminal record - not sure about excessive speeding.

Was just curious if anyone on here received the other side of the story.