# How should I answer Question 9 on my OF-306? **URL:** \ **Category:** INVESTIGATORS\ **Created:** [August 31, 2023, 10:39am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064 "2023-08-31T10:39:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Loopdeloop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@Loopdeloop](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Loopdeloop)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2023, 10:39am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/1 "2023-08-31T10:39:17Z")
I hope I placed this in the right category, my apologies if not. Okay, here’s my internal dilemma. I got a TJO for my first federal position. The OF 306 wants to know if I’ve had any legal charges, including traffic tickets of $300 or more. I did have one traffic ticket that WOULD HAVE BEEN $368, if I had not taken a driver safety course as part of the deal. So, I was fined $165 and did the course instead of $350. The course dismissed the citation from my record. I’m not sure if it qualifies for disclosure. How do you guys think I should respond to question 9? I’m leaning toward “no”, simply because ultimately my fine was $165, which is less than $300, but it was, in my opinion, quite embarrassing because it involved a school zone I wasn’t aware I was in. ---
**Author:** ![HR2C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/hr2c/32/1719_2.png) [@HR2C](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/HR2C)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/2 "2023-08-31T12:53:46Z")
List it. The ticket was $368. That is over $300. A plea deal does not change the original ticket it only changes the final negotiated agreement. ---
**Author:** ![HR2C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/hr2c/32/1719_2.png) [@HR2C](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/HR2C)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/4 "2023-08-31T22:38:37Z")
Keep it brief. If they need more they will ask. Example: Speeding ticket $368 for 10 mph over in a 20 mph school zone on 01/01/2023 by Baltimore Police Department. Took defensive driving class 02/2023 and settled ticket for $160. All obligations satisfied. ---
**Author:** ![WomanNBlack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/eada6e/32.png) [@WomanNBlack](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/WomanNBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/6 "2023-09-03T23:44:52Z")
Your fine was technically under $300. So no, I wouldn’t list it. No need to be overly honestly. ---
**Author:** ![HR2C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/hr2c/32/1719_2.png) [@HR2C](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/HR2C)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/7 "2023-09-04T00:41:53Z")
So I am not sure where your advice is coming from because it is incorrect. The citation was issued for over $300. This would be the “charge”. A “charge” of over $300 was received. Subject then took a safety class which lowered the fine to $165. This would be the disposition. Subject was found guilty of a lesser charge due to the safety class. ---
**Author:** ![WomanNBlack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/eada6e/32.png) [@WomanNBlack](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/WomanNBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/9 "2023-09-04T01:46:20Z")
I guess the question is was the original citation over $300 before they took the class. Keyword in their description was “WOULD HAVE BEEN”, which sounds to me they were never issued a citation $300 or more. ---
**Author:** ![Wtpd1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Wtpd1](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Wtpd1)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/11 "2023-09-04T15:33:40Z")
It was over $300, you took a deal that made it less than $300. You would therefore report it ---
**Author:** ![pjr218](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/pjr218/32/2644_2.png) [@pjr218](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/pjr218)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-should-i-answer-question-9-on-my-of-306/17064/12 "2023-09-07T13:41:19Z")
Just report it. It’s not a big deal.