Hi there

I have a question about a speeding offence and whether or not it means getting a Visa. My wife has a conviction for speeding obtained a year or so ago. For lots of complicated and frustrating reasons, she didn't have the option to pay a fixed penalty and take the points, it went to court,she was fined and got three points on her licence.

I suppose I've got a couple of queries here:

1. She wasn't arrested, so that looks good re the visa waiver scheme?

2. I don't know whether a speeding conviction is classed as a criminal conviction or not. (Probably just wishful thinking on my part). If it is, then it looks like she will need to apply for a Visa, which leads to another couple of questions:

3. How long does it take?

4. Does she have to go for an interview?

5. Has anyone been declined a Visa on the basis of a speeding conviction?

6. Will it affect cost of car hire?

It's all complicated by the fact that she actually had a Visa about 10 years ago, which has now expired although we've been to the States many times since then on the waiver scheme.

I daresay these questions have been answered many times on this forum before, but I'd really appreciate it if you can help.

Tonish