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Obstructing Traffic/intersect ticket in Manhattan: dismissal rate
Updated 9/8/2026 · based on 46,297 decided hearings in Manhattan
31.6% dismissed in Manhattan. Sometimes dismissed in this borough — worth disputing if you have evidence or the ticket has errors.
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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.