Is a minor traffic violation a criminal offence?

guru (Querist) 18 April 2011 This query is : Resolved
If I commit a minor traffic violation like jumping a red signal or going in the opposite direction on a one way, not wearing a helmet and I have to pay a spot fine or court fine will that be considered a criminal offence?
I am a civil service aspirant (IAS).
I know that if there is an FIR against you or a criminal case you are not eligible for a Govt job.
Can a traffic violation affect my Govt job prospects?

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Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 19 April 2011
Only an offence of moral turpitude affects the govt. job.

Vinod Singh Tomar (Expert) 19 April 2011
Offences mentioned by you do not affect your career.

A. A. JOSE (Expert) 20 April 2011
I am of the view that acts narrated by you may amount to criminal offence. However, as far as it is impact on your service is concerned, the same can be considered only after knowing provisions of service rules which govern your service please.

Sarvesh Kumar Sharma Advocate (Expert) 20 April 2011
petty offece!

Arun Kumar Bhagat (Expert) 22 April 2011
Traffic violation offence is act of negligence where mens rea is not involved. It is act of omission not commission. It will not act as a barrier for career in Govt. Service.