Am I allowed to get my CHP ?

[young hunter]

I am wondering if a am still allowed to get my CHP in the state of oregon . I am of legal age but i was charged for careless driving a few months ago . I have gone through a class to aquire my permit and I have no trouble with backround checks to purchase firearms . Anyway my question is , is that careless driving charge going to prevent me from being able to obtain my permit ? thank you for your input in advance .

 

[kendradad]

Don't know about Oregon, but here in NC you have to have a felony conviction, misdemeanors are OK, I suspect driving violations are another step below that. Good luck!!

 

[NavyLCDR]

I am not an Oregon expert but I would say that unless you had a fine that you didn't pay for along period of time that resulted in an arrest warrant, you are just fine, shouldn't have any problems at all.

 

[moi_self26]

Taken off of

http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14705


Prerequisites:

1. Citizen of the US or legal resident alien with at least 6 months continuous residency.
2. 21 or older.
3. Not a convicted felon.
4. Not convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor.
5. No outstanding warrants for your arrest or free on any form of pretrial release.
6. Demonstrates competence with a handgun per ORS 166.291(f).

Taken from

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/docs/traffic_newsletter/ATT1.pdf

Careless driving without an accident is a B violation, and careless driving with an accident is an A violation.... so in either case, a careless driving charge would not be enough cause to be denied your CHP.

 

[young hunter]

thank you everyone . That is the best news i have heard in awhile . This is why i come to this forum , people know what they are talking about , they offer advice , and I have yet to have a question that I have not found an answer for here on THR . Thank you again

 

[Dokkalfar]

dont vehicle violations (moving ones) count as a misdemeanor if they cause some form of injury or damage (as in an accident?)

4. Not convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor.

so speeding/reckless or such wont affect that, but if you ae involved (well, cause) an accident, or have alcohol influence, it turns into a misdemeanor, rather than a minor traffic violation?

 

[RP88]

Unless the charge was serious enough to show up on your CRIMINAL record (trust me, you'd know if that were the case), then you're fine.

However, general reckless driving/speeding CAN be a class 1 misdemeanor and requires a mandatory summons regardless in some states (such as Virginia, as I had to find out first-hand). But even then, it still goes against your traffic record. Reckless driving/endangerment, on the other hand, can have much more serious implications.

 

[moi_self26]

dont vehicle violations (moving ones) count as a misdemeanor if they cause some form of injury or damage (as in an accident?)

4. Not convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor.

so speeding/reckless or such wont affect that, but if you ae involved (well, cause) an accident, or have alcohol influence, it turns into a misdemeanor, rather than a minor traffic violation?

If you look at the second link that I posted it gives the class of all the different offenses. Careless driving in Oregon, even if there is an accident, is NOT a misdemeanor.

 

[mcwjr13]

Most likely no it will not be a problem of course this will depend on the disposition of the violation.

 

[kirkcdl]

Call your local county sheriff and ask,they are the ones that will or will not issue you the permit.

Why rely on the Internet when the source is a phone call away??