Chicago · Ward 40
Parking tickets in Chicago's 40th Ward
Between 2020 and 2024, drivers in Ward 40 received 122,450 parking tickets — about 24,490 a year. That makes it a medium-ticket ward.
That ranks Ward 40 #29 of 49 Chicago wards for total parking tickets — 38% below the citywide ward average.
Tickets by year
| Year | Tickets issued |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,108 |
| 2021 | 22,094 |
| 2022 | 25,738 |
| 2023 | 28,836 |
| 2024 | 34,674 |
In 2024, Ward 40 drivers received 34,674 parking tickets — the count rose 20% from 2023. Across 2020–2024 the ward averaged 24,490 a year.
Street cleaning in Ward 40
In 2024, the City scheduled street cleaning in Ward 40 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 40's street-cleaning schedule →
Stop the next ticket in Ward 40
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 40 ticket FAQ
How many parking tickets does Chicago's Ward 40 get?
Drivers in Ward 40 received 122,450 parking tickets from 2020 to 2024 — about 24,490 per year, ranking it #29 of 49 wards.
Are parking tickets in Ward 40 going up or down?
In 2024, Ward 40 drivers got 34,674 tickets — that rose 20% from 2023.
How do I avoid parking tickets in Ward 40?
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.