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Bus Lane Violation ticket in Staten Island: dismissal rate

Updated 9/8/2026 · based on 1,505 decided hearings in Staten Island

14.8%
dismissed in Staten Island
vs 19.4% citywide for this violation
3.9%
fine reduced
1,505
decided hearings
source: NYC Open Data

14.8% dismissed in Staten Island. 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.