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Bike Lane ticket in Manhattan: dismissal rate
Updated 9/8/2026 · based on 271,665 decided hearings in Manhattan
7.9% dismissed in Manhattan. Rarely dismissed in this borough — dispute only with strong evidence or a defective ticket.
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Rates are computed from public NYC hearing records (methodology). Historical statistics are not a prediction for any individual case and are not legal advice.