Suspended License, Booting, Ticketing and Towing Reforms

The City has implemented new reforms around driver’s license suspension, booting, ticketing and towing.

24 Hour Extension On Booted Cars: After a car has been booted, an individual has 24 hours to either pay in full or get on a payment plan before their car is towed. Under the terms of the new law, individuals can request an additional 24 hours to make a payment prior to a tow. To take advantage call 312.744.7275 (PARK)
End Doubling of City Sticker Tickets: Previously, city sticker tickets doubled from $200 to $400 after late fees. Now, city sticker tickets will only be $250 with late fees.
Reinstate 15-Day Grace Period For City Sticker Tickets: Previously, Chicago drivers had a 15 day grace period after the expiration of their city stickers before they were ticketed. Under the recently passed ordinance, that grace period is restored. If you receive a ticket in error within 15 days of your City Sticker expiration date, please call 312.744.7275 (PARK) for assistance with dismissal of the ticket.
No Same-Day Or Consecutive Day Ticketing For Compliance Violations: If a resident receives a ticket for a compliance violation like not having a city sticker or valid license plate, they will have a full day to get into compliance before they are allowed to be ticketed again. If a resident does receive a ticket on the same day or in consecutive days, simply call 312.744.7275 (PARK) for the ticket to be dismissed.

City Level: The City has stopped suspending driver’s licenses for administrative violations such as parking and compliance tickets, as well as red light and speed camera tickets.
State Level: The License to Work Act (101-0623) which became law on July 1, 2020, ended driver’s license suspensions for failure to pay non-driving violations throughout the State.