eTA question

[DoYouBelieveInTheUsers?]

Hi,

I am a UK citizen, I recently applied for and got my eTA.

For the question "Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country?" I answered "No"

Someone then pointed out that my conviction 10 years ago for Driving without Insurance was a criminal offence. I had honestly forgotten all about it and didn't even consider that it would have been a criminal offence. I didn't go to court, but I was issued with 6 penalty points and a £300 fine.

The conviction is now considered spent in the UK. (I can't find any record of it anywhere to check to even check the dates, as I can't remember precisely when it happened)

My question is, should I re-apply and answer yes, or should it leave everything as it is?

Many Thanks

 

[Jalex23]

Hi,

I am a UK citizen, I recently applied for and got my eTA.

For the question "Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country?" I answered "No"

Someone then pointed out that my conviction 10 years ago for Driving without Insurance was a criminal offence. I had honestly forgotten all about it and didn't even consider that it would have been a criminal offence. I didn't go to court, but I was issued with 6 penalty points and a £300 fine.

The conviction is now considered spent in the UK. (I can't find any record of it anywhere to check to even check the dates, as I can't remember precisely when it happened)

My question is, should I re-apply and answer yes, or should it leave everything as it is?

Many Thanks

Were you arrested? Were your fingerprints taken? Did you spend any time in custody?

It seems to me that you only received a ticket for this... and that is not a criminal offense that Canada is interest on.

 

[DoYouBelieveInTheUsers?]

Thanks for the response Jalex.

The answer to all your questions is no, so it seems I should be ok then.

Cheers