Can a speeding ticket prevent you from joining the military?
Maybe you had asthma when you were younger. Or maybe you’ve just had three speeding tickets in the past month, but other than that you’re free of trouble. Do any of these circumstances mean that you’ll automatically be disqualified to join the military? In most cases, you will not be automatically disqualified.
What do you have to do to join the Navy?
All people joining the Navy, whether they are joining as an enlisted member or officer must complete a background investigation. For example, you may get fingerprinted and have your criminal and credit histories checked by the Navy. Your traffic ticket history might also be investigated.
How old do you have to be to join the Navy without your parents consent?
To join the Navy without your parents’ consent as an enlisted member you must be at least 18 years old. The youngest you can be to enlist in the Navy with your parents’ consent is 17. You cannot be older than 34. Should you enter a Navy officer program the youngest you can be is 19; the oldest you can be is 35.
Can a single parent serve in the Navy?
Yes, you can. However, due to the risks associated with serving in the military, the Navy requires a waiver for any single-parent applicant. There are a number of reasons one may be unable to join the Navy. Even if you can’t serve, there are many other ways to help the American people.
Do you have to be a Navy member to get a parking pass?
Season parking passes only include the Annapolis Games. To be eligible for a parking pass, you must have season tickets and be a member of the Blue-N*-Gold. Membership starts at $50.
What to do if you get a speeding ticket?
In most cases, you might even be able to take the course online, which is much more convenient. Traffic school is one of the best options for most people who get a speeding ticket, so you should at least check to see if it’s an option where you live. Before you do anything else, take a close look at the citation you were given by the officer.
What are the requirements to join the Navy?
Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) Be between the ages of 17 and 39 to enlist or be between 19 and 42 to become an Officer* Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent (Enlisted) or have a four-year degree from an accredited university (Officer)
Is it possible to get a speeding ticket dismissed?
There is a chance that the judge will dismiss your speeding ticket if you don’t have any previous citations on your record. If this is your very first ticket, it’s possible that the court will give you a break.