Originally Posted by
jetstain
I'm not concerned about discussing them, I just didn't want to throw random dates on an application or go through an archaic paper court discovery process if it's not necessary. Were any of those tickets dismissed and still showed up?
Each state's recording process is different. Some only keep 5 years worth of "minor" infractions. If you have any "major" or " numerous" violations, you should list them with the dates. They want to see your honesty and integrity, even if your tickets aren't on a public record.
Approximate dates are fine for tickets many years ago. Consider it a talking point if they mention it and have a reason you learned something. If you don't list anything, some might consider you suspicious and hiding something, if you list 5-10 violations in the last 5 years, they might consider you someone that can't follow instructions.