On the ticket this prints as: NO STANDING-EXC. TRUCK LOADING
Standing in a zone reserved for truck loading/unloading, ticketed as a non-qualifying vehicle or non-loading activity.
49.5%
of contested cases are dismissed outright — and 50.2% end dismissed or reduced. From 388,743 decided hearings in the city's own records.
Is it worth fighting?
Half of contested cases dismiss. Commercial drivers with delivery evidence win consistently; even passenger-vehicle cases win when the ticket mis-describes the zone or the vehicle qualifies as commercial under NYC's definitions.
What actually wins
Vehicle qualifies as commercial and WAS actively loading — paperwork beats assumptions
Zone signage defective/contradictory
The activity was expeditious loading even if the agent disagreed — delivery records with times
Ticket errors
Evidence to gather
Delivery manifests/receipts with times
Commercial registration/markings photos
Zone signage photos
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.