On the ticket this prints as: NO STANDING-BUS STOP
Standing in a marked bus stop zone.
14%
of contested cases are dismissed outright — and 57.6% end dismissed or reduced. From 1,085,718 decided hearings in the city's own records.
Is it worth fighting?
~14% dismissed. Wins come from zone-marking failures (faded/absent markings and signs), tickets written outside the actual zone, and active passenger pickup where permitted. Weigh carefully; this fine is defended vigorously.
What actually wins
Zone unmarked or signs missing from your approach
Vehicle actually outside the zone limits (photograph the curb distance)
Expeditious passenger pickup/dropoff (permitted in some bus zones — verify current rule)
Ticket errors
Evidence to gather
Photos of zone markings/signage as found
Position photos showing the vehicle relative to the zone
Fighting it is free. New York lets you dispute online, by mail, or in person — no fee, no lawyer required, decision from a hearing officer. Start at nyc.gov → Dispute a ticket. Check the response deadline printed on your ticket, and answer before it to avoid late penalties.