Chicago · Ward 34
Parking tickets in Chicago's 34th Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 34 received 249,258 parking tickets — about 49,852 a year. That makes it a very high-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 34 #11 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 27% above the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,488 |
| 2021 | 12,302 |
| 2022 | 15,050 |
| 2023 | 99,837 |
| 2024 | 116,581 |
In 2024, Ward 34 drivers received 116,581 parking tickets — the count rose 17% from 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 49,852 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 34
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 34 on 163 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 34's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 34
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 34 get?
Drivers in Ward 34 received 249,258 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 49,852 per year, ranking it #11 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 34 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 34 drivers got 116,581 tickets — that rose 17% from 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 34?
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.