Originally Posted by
stbloc
If its not on your certified driving record how would they be able to find it? When I inquired about a ticket that didn't show up on mine the state explained it could never be found if it dropped off. The state then when on and said the only way to find that ticket would be for someone to go to the records area and search through millions of carbon copy papers for something that may not even exist. The point is it would be impossible for anyone to find that old record unless they hired a team of people to scrub all the papers that dated back to the early 1900's. So if they wanted to find a ticket on you I guess they could look at when you turned 16 and then spend countless hours looking for something only to call you a liar and that's only if they were able to get some sort of authorization to perform such a search. what county would they start the search with?
Hope that story made you happy, and got you out of the Govt guys face... but I hate to break it to you... it ain't true.
There are two records... one available to the public, insurance companies, airlines, or anybody... and one for Govt use only (meaning law enforcement)
Yes, if you have a friend in LE, they can pull your entire record for you, but it will not be the certified copy you get through normal channels, and which AE will get when they request a copy. Stuff drops off the public record copies after 5 and 10 years depending on the state and the offense.
The Govt record copy will have everything... that doesn't mean you need to disclose ultra old stuff. If they ask you for a certified copy of your driving record, that is what you give them. If it's on there be prepared to discuss it... if not, next question.
There is a reason the stuff drops off, and it has to do with CORI laws and things of that nature. It is illegal to require you to provide more information than the state provides in their certified copy.
This interview is as much about following directions as it is about speaking well and making a good impression. They don't want people who are going to over-read into things, anymore than they want people who can't follow simple directions. Don't go digging yourself into a hole. Do what is asked of you.