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I am planning to apply NEXUS border pass with my wife. She just remember that she had an overdue US speeding ticket from around 5 years ago. Would this be a problem for getting the pass? Any risk for crossing the border with Nexus on the condition? She does not drive often in the US anymore from what I can remember.
While I don't believe speeding tickets work against you I do know that you may be turned out due to an outstanding warrant for unpaid speeding tickets.
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Youre best to probably call the Nexus folks and find out. Worst case scenario, I would imagine you would just need to clear up the speeding ticket first.
Nexus is the greatest thing ever, but it's a 1-strike and you're out forever policy...you don't want to jeopardize things just because of a $150 ticket.
i thought overdue speeding tickets from the US result in an arrest warrant...?
I got a speeding ticket in California back in 1998. I never paid it.
That said, I do have my Nexus pass and it was relatively easy to obtain. I applied online in mid-october and went for my interview and retinal scan at the airport on November 26th. Wasn't too bad. I just told them that I go shopping a lot in the States and that was good enough for them.
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i thought overdue speeding tickets from the US result in an arrest warrant...?
Technically, they could serve you with a bench warrant if they wanted to since you didn't pay the fine and didn't show up in court. I honestly doubt they'd do something like this for a speeding ticket but if they're nitpicking, it could happen. If you get pulled over, then they could also arrest you on the spot if the warrant shows up on the computer when they do their check on you. I personally wouldn't risk it.
I don't know if you have the ticket anymore, but you could always tell them you lost the ticket and not sure who to send payment to. That could buy you some time as long as you're willing to pay the ticket.
Looking at a recent speeding ticket I got (in Skagit County), it says "This is a non-criminal offense for which you cannot go to jail". I guess with that, it means they won't throw you in jail, but that doesn't mean that they can't arrest you.
Like bcrdukes mentioned, it's really more to do with infractions that occurred at the border. If you've been denied entry or have any black mark on your record, be honest and tell them when they ask you. You can't BS them since they have it all on record. I've been denied entry once before, and been sent to secondary screening at YVR more times than I care to remember and they still gave me a NEXUS pass. (although to be honest, at the time I applied, I had a TN visa) The whole point of NEXUS is that it's a "trusted traveler" program where you've been pre-screened and deemed low risk and hence don't require as rigorous screening. I'm pretty sure they'll accept any reasonable reason for getting a NEXUS pass (like you go there shopping or you like to vacation in the US a lot).
Best to do your research first so that you do not waste your time and money.
no one would be wasting time or money. its $50 for 5 years!
even if you go once a year, the time you're saving by not having to line up at the border crossings or immigration when returning by air is worth way more than $50
If it's a long weekend, budget for a 3 hour line up. If you end up crossing early then you can go get some gas or take a drive down to Bellingham if you have the time.
I thought there was a Nexus office in the airport now? I've heard of people going there as well. (although it might be too late for you to change it now)
If it's a long weekend, budget for a 3 hour line up. If you end up crossing early then you can go get some gas or take a drive down to Bellingham if you have the time.
I thought there was a Nexus office in the airport now? I've heard of people going there as well. (although it might be too late for you to change it now)
Yes there is a Nexus at the Airport and the wait is usually around 2-3 hours even WITH an appointment. I paid way too much for parking that day. LOL
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no one would be wasting time or money. its $50 for 5 years!
even if you go once a year, the time you're saving by not having to line up at the border crossings or immigration when returning by air is worth way more than $50
remember, time is money
What I am referring to is doing your research regarding how a speeding ticket would affect your application. if you don't do your research when it comes to an outstanding speeding ticket, you can apply and pay your $50 only to have them deny you.
When I applied for my nexus I went to the airport. Took no more than 20 min wait and about a 25 min interview quick and easy j took the skytrain back to riverock where I left my car. Easy peasy Posted via RS Mobile
Was thinking about getting a Nexus pass myself since I am going accross at least once a week. Also on top of the long lineup they always ask a bunch of questions which gets pretty annoying. About what I'm doing, who's car it is, what I do for work, etc. In the Nexus lane do they question you as much? or do you just show them your Nexus card and you're on the way.. ?
They used to hassle me in the regular lanes, even though i have no prior "history" with them in regards to infractions/warnings/secondary inspections, albeit my car is modified and "all black everything".
Got my Nexus pass, and all they ask is one sentence, "anything to declare? no? have a nice day ", takes less than 30s to cross the border.
Yeha once you have Nexus they don't really hassle with you. Its pretty quick.
Of course you still need to be honest with them and declare anything that you are bringing back into Canada.
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if i am a nexus holder and my passenger is not, can i still use the nexus lane and provide passport/edl to the border guard at the nexus booth?
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