Will a speeding ticket violate the good moral character requirement for the US Naturalization Process?

Good moral character is a quality valued by Americans, even though many people born in the U.S. lack any moral character whatsoever.  Good moral character means you are a person who does not have a criminal history, who does not lie, and who is not a violent person.  The requirement of good moral character protects the people of the U.S. from people who may threaten their safety and welfare. 

Most people like to think they have good moral character, but it is a subjective requirement which immigration officials can use to stop a person from becoming a U.S. citizen. If you do not have a history of violence and if you have been an honest person, you should not have a problem meeting this requirement.  A traffic ticket, a parking ticket, and even some minor crimes, will not prevent you from meeting this requirement.  Those are offenses that are not considered a reflection of moral character.

Drug offenses and addictions (including alcohol), however, will be considered a reflection of bad moral character. If you have any history of crimes, or drug/alcohol addiction or abuse, you should consult an immigration attorney before beginning the naturalization process.  Presenting false information on immigration documents or entering the U.S. illegally WILL be considered bad moral character and can make you ineligible for citizenship.