Naturalization PCN good character requirements

[sip05ma4]

Hi All,

If someone can answer me for following question/confusion

I got a PCN (Panelty Charge Notice) sent to my old address (address was not updated on DVLA car registration) on 30th April 2011.

Traffic Enforement Centre (https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/north ... ent-centre) on 11 october 20011. (again sent to old address)

I then was contacted by Baillfs who took new updated address from DVLA

I paid fine and attached the fine payment letter and court order.

I know it is civil penalty but I am confused if my naturalization application is going to be rejected

I did some research and found following information on page 12 of the good character requirements for naturalization

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... annexd.pdf

3.2 Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices & Penalty Notices
for Disorder
Fixed Penalty Notices, Penalty Charge Notices and Penalty Notices for Disorder are imposed
by the Police or other authorised enforcement officers for traffic rule violations, environmental
and civil violations. It is a way of the criminal justice system disposing of fairly minor offences
without the need for a person to attend court. Receiving one does not form part of a person‟s
criminal record as there is no admission of guilt.
The decision maker will not consider these unless the person has:
a. failed to pay and there were criminal proceedings as a result; or
b. received numerous fixed penalty notices which would suggest a pattern of behavior that
calls into question their character.
Where a fixed penalty notice or fiscal fine has been referred to a court due to non-payment or
the notice has been unsuccessfully challenged by the person in court, the decision maker will
consider this as a conviction and assessed in line with the new sentence imposed.
Where b. applies, the decision maker will consider the factors listed at section 3.8 –
Considering Cumulative, Non-Custodial Sentences.
Further information on Penalty Notices for Disorder is available on the Ministry

Any help will be appreciated


Regards,

[Amber]

It's not a civil penalty under the immigration rules!

[sip05ma4]

Thanks a lot

I look forward for my application.

thanks,

[bilalazeem]

Hi, Applicants are required to declare PCN on Naturalisation application? if Yes, all PCNs or only the ones issued in last 1 year?

A friend is going to apply for Naturalisation in Sep this year...he was issued with one PCN in May 2010 for driving in Bus Lane and got another PCN in Jun 2014 for same offence again. He paid both the Charges on time!

Would appreciate your help. thanks!