Chicago · Ward 4
Parking tickets in Chicago's 4th Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 4 received 360,700 parking tickets — about 72,140 a year. That makes it a very high-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 4 #7 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 84% above the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 32,054 |
| 2021 | 72,041 |
| 2022 | 86,980 |
| 2023 | 83,817 |
| 2024 | 85,807 |
In 2024, Ward 4 drivers received 85,807 parking tickets — the count held roughly steady versus 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 72,140 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 4
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 4 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 4's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 4
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 4 get?
Drivers in Ward 4 received 360,700 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 72,140 per year, ranking it #7 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 4 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 4 drivers got 85,807 tickets — that held roughly steady versus 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 4?
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.