Official disciplinary sanction for speeding on campus--what are likely consequences?

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<p>S. is a student at a small LAC. He was given a citation for speeding a few days ago, and today he met with the Student Conduct Officer who later sent him a letter informing him that he has been found in violation of a college policy (the speed limit policy) and that he must write an essay discussing the importance of driving the speed limit on campus. I am worried because the letter uses language like "violation" and "disciplinary action" and refers to his "disciplinary record." </p>

<p>He probably was exceeding the speed limit (although the campus police don't have radar, so it's just the officer's estimate of his speed) and if the punishment were just paying a fine, I would just tell him to pay it and drive more carefully. But I am worried that he will have a disciplinary record that he will need to disclose if he is ever asked whether he has been subject to disciplinary action.</p>

<p>Any advice? He can appeal the decision but it would be his word against the officer, and he admits that he probably was exceeding the speed limit so I don't want to encourage him to lie, but an official college disciplinary record for a speeding ticket seems very harsh.</p>

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<p>He could ask them if this is going to appear on the record which would be provided to grad schools. Even if it is, I’d think a speeding violation would be seen differently than discipline for, say, plagiarism or assault.</p>

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<p>You might see if you could go online and check the disclipanary manual. Soem schools will say specifically that this stuff is confidential.</p>

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<p>This is truly something not to worry about. Trust me.</p>