Traffic offence while applying for Naturalization

[Mike100]

Hello guys,

I am writing you after attending to the register service check at my local town hall.

The lady who checked my application form for Naturalization (on a marriage basis) advised I could not apply, since I have been to court last year due to a traffic offence, which means I would have to wait an extra 5 years before applying.

Unfortunately, my presence at the court was completely unnecessary, as the offence I made is normally being handled by a penalty charge only (driving while using a handset phone).
I paid the penalty charge on time, but the police officer did not explain to me that it is my obligation to submit my driving licence to the nearest police station (in order to apply the 2 points).
Because I did not submit my driving licence, the money I paid was refunded to my account, without me knowing!

A couple of months later I received an invitation to the court.

At the court, I was explained that I am being judged for not paying the penalty charge. I explained all the above, and was told that there has been a mistake and I should only repay the penalty.



From your experience, what is the best reference I can bring in order to make my application successful, as my invitation to court was unnecessary.

I will appreciate any comment and advice, as unfortunately I cannot appeal or reapply, so I need as many opinions as I can get.

Kind regards,

Mike

[geriatrix]

A CRB report showing no unspent convictions is sufficient.

[Mike100]

A CRB report showing no unspent convictions is sufficient.

Thanks for your reply !

So if i understand correctly as long as my CRB is clean, the fact I have 2 points an visit the court will not efface my application?

Regards,

[geriatrix]

So if i understand correctly as long as my CRB is clean, the fact I have 2 points an visit the court will not efface my application

Points on a licence do not matter. FPNs may and unspent convictions do.

1. Attending a court as an accused where the accused was not convicted (of an offence covered by ROA) has no relevance.
2. One FPN in the 12 month period preceding a naturalisation application is okay, but more than one is usually not.