On the ticket this prints as: NO STOPPING-DAY/TIME LIMITS
Stopping at all, even momentarily with the driver present, in a posted no-stopping stretch.
9.2%
of contested cases are dismissed outright — and 64.4% end dismissed or reduced. From 412,110 decided hearings in the city's own records.
Is it worth fighting?
Under 10% dismiss — the strictest rule with the least discretion. Contest only for sign defects, hour mismatches, police direction, or genuine emergencies with documentation.
What actually wins
Ticket time outside posted hours
Signs missing for that stretch
Directed by an officer / documented emergency
Ticket errors
Evidence to gather
Sign photos
Hour comparison
Emergency documentation
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.