On the ticket this prints as: NO STANDING-DAY/TIME LIMITS
The highest-volume ticket in the city: stopping/waiting where standing is banned during posted hours — even with the driver in the car.
15.2%
of contested cases are dismissed outright — and 62.2% end dismissed or reduced. From 3,484,738 decided hearings in the city's own records.
Is it worth fighting?
Only ~15% of contested cases are dismissed outright, so this one is about picking the right battle: sign defects and time errors win; "I was only a minute" does not. If the posted hours or your timestamped evidence contradict the ticket, contest; otherwise weigh the hearing against the fine.
What actually wins
The ticket's time falls OUTSIDE the posted no-standing hours — compare exactly
Signs missing/obscured for that stretch of curb (photograph from where you stopped)
You were expeditiously picking up or dropping off passengers where that is permitted
Defective ticket details or wrong vehicle description
Evidence to gather
Photos of the signs and their posted hours
Timestamped photos/receipts placing your stop
Passenger pickup/dropoff corroboration
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.