Stay at Home Order
In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago has joined the State of Illinois in issuing a Stay at Home order effective Saturday, March 21st at 5pm CT. In addition, City of Chicago facilities are closed to the public. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. As such, we may be delayed in responding to non-essential inquiries and service requests. To stay up to date on the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, please visit the City Coronavirus Response Center site.
Contesting Tickets (Parking, Red Light and Automated Speed Enforcement)
Submit a Hearing Request via the City's Website
You may now contest your Parking, Compliance, Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement violations using the City’s new eContest system.
The registered owner can submit a signed statement contesting a ticket.
The registered owner may request an in-person hearing to challenge parking and compliance tickets.
Who Can Represent You at a Hearing
There is a set of rules for representation if the owner of a vehicle cannot represent him or herself at a hearing..
You can request a copy of your parking or compliance ticket.