Moving Violations at 17 years old stop me from becoming a cop?

Question

I have always wanted to become a police officer. I was given a careless driving ticket. Does this ticket come off my record when I am 18 becuase it happend when I was 17. Thanks

Answer 1

it may hurt u but it may not...call and ask to find out for sure

Answer 2

I had multiple speeding tickets when I was 16-19, and I was still able to get a job in law enforcement. I'm a probation officer, and not a police officer, but I'd bet that you'd still be able to be hired if you meet all other requirements.

Answer 3

It all depends on how worried the department is about liability. Many police departments (and other occupations that require a lot of driving in a company vehicle) want to see a 'clean' driving record. Otherwise the cost of their liability insurance goes way up.

Answer 4

it will show for 7 years on your record-- since you were a minor at the time it occured-- this may be considered during employment so long as it wasnt a felony-- a careless driving in oregon is a class a misdeamenor-- dont get convicted of any more crimes and you got a good chance of being hired-- to serve and protect-- that is your duty

Answer 5

Chances are you won't have a problem becoming a police officer because of a ticket. (Almost everyone has had a ticket or two in his/her time.) Just don't make too big a habit of it!

Answer 6

It relies upon on the criminal age of consent for one ingredient. some states even have an age differential, maximum oftentimes a 12 months or 2 difference in a while of the consenting young ones. examine the regulations interior the state the place he had the sexual courting

Answer 7

One or two moving violations shouldn't affect your chances significantly. Just make sure you report it on your application or you may be disqualified for lying on your application.

Answer 8

I really dont think this will affect your chances to get in at all. Good luck.

Answer 9

no