The yellow line is merely a warning to look around for a “no parking sign” or an indication that you can't park there. The yellow line itself does not determine whether a parking space is legal or illegal. Why did I get a ticket when there was clearly no yellow line?Ī. They must base their rulings on ordinances and not on personal feelings. They are trained to hear parking ticket cases and must be fair and impartial. Administrative Law Officers are private attorneys contracted by the City of Chicago's Department of Administrative Hearings. Yes, but you need to raise one of the allowable defenses. Will the Administrative Law Officer listen to my side of the story?Ī. Motorists who receive a ticket that is supported by photographs may view them on this site. Photos will serve as evidence to a violation. Parking enforcement personnel may issue tickets using handheld computers that can also take supporting photos. I've seen ticket-issuers taking photos of violations. Yes, renters must obtain and properly display a city sticker. Am I still required to display a City Sticker on my car?Ī. I do not own property in Chicago but instead rent an apartment. New residents must obtain and display a City sticker in 30 days. Residents include all people who own or rent property in Chicago, regardless of whether or not Chicago is your primary home. Yes, as long as you are a resident of Chicago. Send copies, not originals evidence will not be returned. Make sure the documents are legible and complete. Evidence includes but is not limited to: photographs, affidavits, your state vehicle registration, or official police vehicle theft and/or recovery reports. Also sign any supporting evidence and indicate the ten-digit ticket number of the ticket you are contesting on each piece of evidence. Set forth facts that establish an allowable defense. If I elect to contest my ticket by mail, what information should be included?Ī. Should you need more time to pay a ticket, please take advantage of one of the City of Chicago's available payment plans. In fact, if you are found liable you may be billed more quickly. Contrary to popular belief, contesting or challenging a ticket will unlikely buy you more time. Will contesting or challenging my ticket really give me more time to pay?Ī.
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