Owner Liability for Failure of Vehicle Operator to Stop for a School Bus Displaying a Red Visual Signal and Stop-Arm VTL 1174-A in Schenectady County
LOC § 265.4 · Violation · 373 cases · 2024–2025
In Schenectady County, 18.0% of 373 Owner Liability for Failure of Vehicle Operator to Stop for a School Bus Displaying a Red Visual Signal and Stop-Arm VTL 1174-A (LOC 265.4) cases were dismissed and 78.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $125.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
Fines & Surcharges
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Unconditional Discharge | 278 | 98.9% |
| Fine | 3 | 1.1% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 31 |
| Other Insufficient Evidence (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 26 |
| Trial Order of Dismissal (CPL 360.40) | 5 |
| Decline to Prosecute - Insufficient Evidence | 3 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 1 |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 373 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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