Street Parking Rules for Chicago, IL

Chicago parking enforcement is highly automated. The city enforces strict winter parking bans on major arterial streets and seasonal sweeping rules.

Ticket Fines

Minimum Fine $25
Maximum Fine $250
Average Fine $138

Rules & Tips to Avoid Fines

  • ✓ Pay attention to the Overnight Winter Parking Ban (December 1 to April 1) on critical arterial streets, active regardless of snow.
  • ✓ Street sweeping rules require moving vehicles on designated days. Watch for temporary paper signs posted on trees.
  • ✓ Use StreetParkingBuddy to check restrictions and sweep schedules to prevent ticketing from rapidly expiring meters.