Originally Posted by
travelwonderjoy
Given that I've never been fingerprinted for a crime, I should be good, right? I haven't even been arrested/convicted of anything. Only minor traffic stop with no ticket.
There are legit, innocent scenarios when the scanner can't read your fingerprints well (e.g. if your hands are really dry), so they can't give you instant approval on the spot. But it'll probably be approved in the next day or two.