VTL 511 — Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Court outcome data from 9,014 cases across 46 counties · 2019–2024
This page provides statistics from DCJS pretrial release data for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For the current text of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law or Vehicle and Traffic Law. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
According to 9,014 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, cases related to VTL 511 — Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle across 46 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 20.9% and an average conviction rate of 79.1%.
About This Statute
This section of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law addresses operating a motor vehicle while knowing that one's license or privilege to do so is suspended, revoked, or otherwise invalid. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the New York Penal Law or a licensed New York attorney.
Court Outcome Statistics
Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across New York counties (2019–2024) shows:
Top Counties
Counties with the most cases related to this statute.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 1,532 | 57.0% | 42.9% | 4.2 months |
| Bronx | 1,001 | 35.4% | 64.6% | 4.4 months |
| Queens | 919 | 27.6% | 72.4% | 5.8 months |
| Monroe | 712 | 5.2% | 94.5% | 4.1 months |
| New York | 641 | 24.5% | 75.5% | 6.0 months |
| Suffolk | 584 | 4.7% | 95.1% | 7.3 months |
| Nassau | 526 | 2.1% | 97.9% | 1.0 years |
| Richmond | 351 | 9.6% | 90.4% | 4.8 months |
| Erie | 323 | 11.2% | 88.8% | 6.4 months |
| Orange | 242 | 2.6% | 97.4% | 6.5 months |
| Westchester | 212 | 3.5% | 96.5% | 9.7 months |
| Onondaga | 181 | 3.2% | 96.8% | 9.2 months |
| Ulster | 167 | 2.6% | 97.4% | 9.6 months |
| Albany | 161 | 5.4% | 94.6% | 8.0 months |
| Niagara | 153 | 6.3% | 93.7% | 7.5 months |
Source: DCJS Pretrial Release Data, 2019–2024 — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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