Are Speeding Tickets Reported to The Board of Nursing

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I am a little worried. I have just gotten two speeding tickets this month. Haven't had much of a problem with this kind of thing before... guess I'm just having a bad few weeks.

Does anybody know if this could turn into a problem with the board of nursing (Ohio)? My neighbor got into all kinds of trouble bc she has a DUI which is a more serious offense, but still a traffic violation, so would they both be in the same category?

I don't want to have any blips on my RN license, so I'm trying to figure out if I should contest this 2nd speeding ticket!

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Not sure if the same applies in Ohio. But in CA they do report any traffic violation (if it is over a certain amount). When you apply for your boards you have to write all those down and provide the necessary documentation. I had a traffic ticket back in 2008 and I paid about $200. I didn't need to report it because it was less than what they required. But some of my classmates had to report theirs. All the info you need will be given on the paperwork you sign. Best of luck!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Am not too sure about this, but I believe that any Board COULD probably cross-reference any name for any infractions as I believe they all become public information.

My question would be - how would a cop KNOW that you were a nurse when you were stopped for speeding? It's not like they would be writing special 'NURSE' tickets out of a special book just so you could be reported.

Hmmm - another reason why I would not want to have any kind of special license plate or nurse thingeys designating my car. This was a not too recently old post here on AN, but I digress. Sorry!

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I know someone in CA who was denied a license over a speeding ticket that because of the speed (more than 85 mph) was called reckless driving. Now that is CA. The fine, over $500, had not beem paid.

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yup, reckless driving is another kettle of fish....

I know someone in CA who was denied a license over a speeding ticket that because of the speed (more than 85 mph) was called reckless driving. Now that is CA. The fine, over $500, had not beem paid.
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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Not sure how each state handles traffic tickets...your best bet is to contact your state BON and/or DMV and ask. Do it anonymously if you prefer.

HOWEVER...

Depending on your state's BON, as well as whether it was a felony or misdemeanor conviction, YOU may have to report it to the BON even if the DMV doesn't. Someone already pointed out CA's $300 rule--that's the best example I can think of. Even if it's an infraction (not a felony or misdemeanor), if it's over $300 it's reportable.

OP: your most accurate answer is going to come not from us, but from the Ohio BON. Ask them (again, feel free to take the anonymous route) if you have to report these tickets.

Best of luck.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Also moving this to the Nursing with a Criminal History forum for more targeted responses. Please be aware that as this is a moderated forum, there may be a short delay in future posts appearing.

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I don't feel like I should be treated like a criminal for having a 10mph over the limit ticket.

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I don't feel like I should be treated like a criminal for having a 10mph over the limit ticket.

And I agree with you.

However, I'm not the BON. They're the ones that set the rules--if we want to get licensed, we have to play by them.

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