Chicago · Ward 18
Parking tickets in Chicago's 18th Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 18 received 65,343 parking tickets — about 13,069 a year. That makes it a low-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 18 #46 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 67% below the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,407 |
| 2021 | 13,135 |
| 2022 | 15,300 |
| 2023 | 14,211 |
| 2024 | 16,290 |
In 2024, Ward 18 drivers received 16,290 parking tickets — the count rose 15% from 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 13,069 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 18
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 18 on 162 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 18's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 18
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.
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How many parking tickets does Chicago's Ward 18 get?
Drivers in Ward 18 received 65,343 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 13,069 per year, ranking it #46 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 18 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 18 drivers got 16,290 tickets — that rose 15% from 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 18?
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.
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Ticket counts from City of Chicago Department of Finance records (2020–2024) obtained by FOIA. Street- cleaning schedule from FOIA F143238. Not legal advice.