BIC Violation

A BIC violation is a citation issued by NYC's Business Integrity Commission (now part of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection) for violations related to the trade waste and wholesale market industries. Unlike DOF parking tickets or OATH idling violations, BIC violations are tied to a business name, not a license plate.

Common BIC violations include operating without a license, overcharging for waste removal, failing to maintain vehicle safety standards, and environmental infractions. Fines can be substantial — ranging from $1,000 to $10,000+ depending on the violation type and repeat offense history. BIC violations are adjudicated through their own tribunal process.

For fleet operators in the trade waste or market industries, BIC violations represent a separate and often overlooked compliance risk. These violations don't show up in DOF or OATH searches because they use a different dataset entirely. Clear Plates scans the BIC violation database by business name (including DBAs) and integrates BIC violations into your unified violation dashboard.