Originally Posted by
PhotoJim
Agreed - that seems ridiculously harsh.
Almost all motor vehicle violations here in Canada are so-called quasi-crimes that involve fines or community service and do not result in entry on criminal records. The exceptions are very serious indeed. A simple speeding ticket - or ten - would never go on a criminal record here, but dangerous driving certainly would.
I think what's harsh is GE may not distinguish between real misdemeanors and traffic misdemeanors. Different states categorize the same traffic violations differently, and that shouldn't lead to different eligibility for GE.