ozgirl2000 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hi there, I really want to apply for a working holiday visa as soon as possible but I'm worried that I won't get one as I got a fine for speeding last year. I have read about people who have been given a WHV regardless of this but I am worried as my offence was so recent. I was found speeding on a public road on 30.06.13 last year and was summoned to court. I never actually had to go to court, I just pleaded guilty by post in the end and I received a fine and no driving ban on 24.12.13. I'm worried as this offence/fine was so recent! Will I be refused a working holiday visa and what can I do to increase my chances? I have no other offences and I was only speeding because I wanted to get home as I was unwell on this day. Thanks for any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlhall Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 They will not be bothered by a speeding offence. Its only criminal offences that would possibly have any impact on an application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2000 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I was summoned to court though and was fined £200 so its a bit more serious than just a normal speeding ticket... I got 6 points on my licence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy87 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I was summoned to court 8 months ago for driving with due care and attention and also received points and a fine.... I have just arrived in Oz on a working holiday visa so don't worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2000 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Really? What did you say on your application and what did they require from you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Really? What did you say on your application and what did they require from you? My big tip is don't try to justify it like you did in your last part of your post. That implys you have not learnt your lesson and still think being sick is an excuse to speed. Just be honest and factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2000 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm not sure what to write on my application, should I literally just tick yes and write 'speeding fine'... I've no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 This will not be a problem - just be truthfull - tick yes and say speeding fine and give the date. As Blossom said do not try to justify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm not sure what to write on my application, should I literally just tick yes and write 'speeding fine'... I've no idea Yep. If they want more details they will ask for them, but chances are they won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2000 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I've just remembered that I failed to pay road tax before it expired as well - this was years ago. Do I need to mention that as well? This is starting to stress me out! Does anyone know of the police records that immigration look at so I can look at them first? Thank you for everyone's advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgibbs Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 They are more interrsted in chriminal conviction not minor fines. I was arrested section 5 don't worry about it. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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