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Author Topic: Does Driving without Insurance constitute a criminal record?  (Read 618 times)
Alora72
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« on: September 04, 2009, 04:10:25 am »

I was caught driving without insurance in the Uk, paid a fine and got a 6 points on my license, does this constitute a criminal record and will I be refused entry to canada?
Pls do I need to disclose it when asked this question on the immigration form: Have you been convicted of, or are you currently charged with, on trial for, or party to a crime or offence, or subject of any criminal proceddings in any country? YES or NO.

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goolash
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2009, 11:01:04 am »

"Driving without insurance is a serious offence which can result in an immediate disqualification from driving. A driving ban can often be in the region of 28 days but can also be substantially longer for repeat offences."

Of course it constitues a criminal offence, because it IS a criminal offence!

So yes you would have to declare it.
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PMM
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009, 06:45:52 pm »

HI

"Driving without insurance is a serious offence which can result in an immediate disqualification from driving. A driving ban can often be in the region of 28 days but can also be substantially longer for repeat offences."

Of course it constitues a criminal offence, because it IS a criminal offence!

So yes you would have to declare it.

Not in Canada, it falls under the Provincial Motor Vehicle Acts.

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AngelRose17
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2009, 01:17:54 am »

          Driving without Insurance constitute a criminal record... You are violating the law... Each state treats driving without a license and driving with a suspended ... Avoid getting in trouble with the law by not driving in either case with advice


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PMM
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2009, 01:21:02 pm »

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          Driving without Insurance constitute a criminal record... You are violating the law... Each state treats driving without a license and driving with a suspended ... Avoid getting in trouble with the law by not driving in either case with advice


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Well since there are no states in Canada, you may wish to read the Criminal Code of Canada and find the sections on driving without insurance (you won't) http://www.efc.ca/pages/law/cc/cc.html

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ImmEnforce
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 11:22:37 am »

Since it's two against one...I thought I would jump in.

There are a number of things that have to be taken into consideration when determining admissibility.

Is this offence considered a crime in the other country? Was there actually a conviction registered? In some areas you can be charged with a criminal offence, but be found guilty of a violation. This is not a crime. The criminal offence must be equated to a criminal offence in Canada.

So in this case.......Even if the other country considers this offence to be criminal.....Canada does not. It would be a violation of a provincial statute.
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