Chicago · Ward 38
Parking tickets in Chicago's 38th Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 38 received 60,779 parking tickets — about 12,156 a year. That makes it a low-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 38 #48 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 69% below the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,399 |
| 2021 | 12,462 |
| 2022 | 12,416 |
| 2023 | 14,573 |
| 2024 | 15,929 |
In 2024, Ward 38 drivers received 15,929 parking tickets — the count rose 9% from 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 12,156 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 38
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 38 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 38's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 38
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 38 get?
Drivers in Ward 38 received 60,779 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 12,156 per year, ranking it #48 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 38 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 38 drivers got 15,929 tickets — that rose 9% from 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 38?
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.