Smart Streets
- The City will use existing infrastructure and new technology to implement Smart Streets, which will encourage safe driver behavior and improve parking compliance with the goal of reducing crashes and pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.
- Smart Streets will also help ensure that Chicago’s growing network of bike lanes and bus lanes are working to their full potential.
- The initial launch of Smart Streets will include bus lane and bike lane violations. Parking meter violations will be implemented on or around the end of 2024.
- Starting November 2024, the City will begin a 30-day warning period, during which registered vehicle owners will receive mailed warnings for infractions. In December 2024, enforcement will shift to issuing a warning notice for the first offense, followed by fines for additional violations.
The Pilot Area is within the boundaries of Lake Michigan to Ashland Avenue and from North Avenue to Roosevelt Road.
Below is a list of the covered offenses that the City is currently enforcing, or plans to enforce in 2024, through Smart Streets. Nothing in the schedule below shall waive the applicability of any subsequent amendment to any fine amount or other penalties enacted by the City Council.
|
Violation Code |
Description of Violation |
Initial |
Late Penalty |
|
9-12-060 |
Standing, Parking, or Other Use of Bus Lane |
$90.00 |
$90.00 |
|
9-40-060 |
Parking/Standing on Bicycle Path |
$250.00 |
$0.00 |
|
9-64-190(a) |
Expired Meter Non-Central Business District |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
|
9-64-190(b) |
Expired Meter Central Business District |
$70.00 |
$70.00 |
|
9-64-190(c) |
Non Payment/Non Commercial Vehicle Parking in a Commercial Loading Zone |
$140.00 |
$110.00 |
Please click below to view photos of your Smart Streets violation. You will need the ticket number and the last name of the individual listed on the vehicle registration.
Click below to review additional options, such as paying tickets, enrolling in an online payment plan, contesting your ticket, and applying for the Clear Path Relief Program.