Originally Posted by
LakeCentralFlyer
I'm in the process of filling out the GOES application for GE and am stuck (like everybody) on the "Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?" question.
I can't seem to find a clear answer on whether we should list traffic violations here. I have received tickets for two different things, both over 5 years ago. One was for "failure to control vehicle" when my car slid off the road on ice and the other was for speeding like 12 over on the interstate. I just "plead guilty" to both and paid the through the mail. Do these need to be disclosed?
Minor traffic infractions generally aren't "criminal" and therefore don't have to be disclosed. Speeding 12 over certainly isn't criminal and failure to control vehicle doesn't sound criminal. Speeding 30+ over, reckless driving, DUI, etc are generally criminal.
Most States require at least some court appearance for a criminal conviction, but that isn't a hard and fast rule.