Chicago · Ward 1
Parking tickets in Chicago's 1st Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 1 received 374,976 parking tickets — about 74,995 a year. That makes it a very high-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 1 #5 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 91% above the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 36,258 |
| 2021 | 66,215 |
| 2022 | 92,938 |
| 2023 | 89,773 |
| 2024 | 89,792 |
In 2024, Ward 1 drivers received 89,792 parking tickets — the count held roughly steady versus 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 74,995 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 1
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 1 on 164 days, running April through November. Miss the posted hours on a cleaning day and it's a $60 ticket that doubles to $120. See Ward 1's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 1
Autopilot alerts you before street cleaning, snow bans, and permit/meter enforcement on your exact block — and if a ticket slips through, it catches it within days and can contest it by mail before the fine doubles.
Get started →Ward 1 ticket FAQ
How many parking tickets does Chicago's Ward 1 get?
Drivers in Ward 1 received 374,976 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 74,995 per year, ranking it #5 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 1 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 1 drivers got 89,792 tickets — that held roughly steady versus 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 1?
The most avoidable tickets are street cleaning, expired meters, and permit zones — all of which come with posted warnings. Autopilot alerts you before street cleaning, snow bans, and meter/permit enforcement on your block, and can contest a ticket by mail if one slips through.
Other wards
Ticket counts from City of Chicago Department of Finance records (2020–2024) obtained by FOIA. Street- cleaning schedule from FOIA F143238. Not legal advice.