There is not yet enough outcome data to publish a dismissal rate for expired meter or overstay tickets in Chicago — the TossMyTicket Outcomes Index publishes rates only from real hearing records, never estimates.
| Fine | $50 ($50 outside the Central Business District; $70 within it) |
|---|---|
| Deadline to contest | 7 days from issuance, then 21 days from the mailed notice |
| Legal citation | MCC 9-64-190 |
| Decided by | Dept. of Administrative Hearings — Vehicle Hearings Division (ALJs) |
A statutory ground under MCC 9-100-060: the parking meter was inoperable or malfunctioned through no fault of the respondent — including pay-box or app failures you can document.
Evidence: Photo/video of the malfunctioning meter or pay box; ParkChicago app error screenshot with timestamp; Meter number.
A statutory ground under MCC 9-100-060: the cited vehicle or its state registration plates were stolen before the violation occurred.
Evidence: Police report showing theft date; Insurance claim.
Under MCC 9-100-060, a violation must be dismissed if the respondent was not the owner or lessee of the cited vehicle when the ticket was issued — for example, the vehicle had been sold or the lease had ended.
Evidence: Bill of sale or title transfer; Lease termination paperwork; IL SOS transfer confirmation.
A statutory ground under MCC 9-100-060: the facts alleged on the violation notice are inconsistent or do not support a finding that the regulation was violated — wrong plate, wrong location, wrong regulation, or internally contradictory details.
Evidence: The ticket itself; Photos showing the actual location/vehicle details; Registration showing correct plate/make.
You have 7 days from the date the ticket is issued to contest a expired meter or overstay ticket in Chicago, with a second window of 21 days after the mailed notice. Missing the window triggers late penalties.
Yes. Chicago accepts disputes online, in person, by written statement. The decision is made by Dept. of Administrative Hearings — Vehicle Hearings Division (ALJs).
Default Notice of Determination; set-aside within 21 days in person; late penalty typically doubles the fine; IL cap $250 total per parking ticket
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Facts on this page come from official sources, verified 2026-07-28: