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Old 05-20-2014 | 08:59 AM
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sulkair
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Originally Posted by wingedmunkie
How precise do they want the traffic violation information on the application? I have a couple of speeding tickets from way back that I could make a pretty good guess as to the year but have no idea as to the exact date or place. Is year and state acceptable?
I don't want to steer you down the wrong road, it is always best to provide exact information... That said, I don't get the impression the F9 hiring machine would hold it against you for ball-parking such info, as long as the spirit of your confession is in being as honest as possible.

When I applied it was via resume and cover only, and this question was asked during the invitation to interview phone call. I blurted out that I had received 3 speeding tickets in the last 7 years, as my wife was looking at me shaking her head and emphatically mouthing the word "NO!" When I hung up she scolded me... "You got only 2 tickets and they were for failing to register your vehicle in the new state."

I was so worried, I wanted to call back and correct myself but she talked me out of it. At the interview the CP asked me about the speeding tickets. I told him in my excited state I confessed to crimes I didn't commit, told the real story, and the whole panel had a good laugh.

Point is, this place seems to be about realness. They aren't playing games in their selection process. Do your do diligence, and get the info if you can, otherwise be as honest as you can, and don't sweat it.
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