Crime & Traffic
Parking or traffic tickets
If you've received a parking or traffic ticket in Illinois, learn more here about options you may have.
Learn your rights (2 resources)
Describes contesting a parking ticket and going to traffic court in Chicago. 2016 edition
Guide
Explains why the City of Chicago can impound a car and Illinois law relating to impounding cars.
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Forms (3 resources)
A program to help you complete the forms to appeal the result of an administrative hearing. For use only in Chicago.
Easy Form
Use this form to create a payment plan for outstanding toll violations.
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A program to help you appeal the result of an administrative hearing for a parking ticket. For use only in Chicago.
Easy Form
Other resources for the public (23 resources)
Explains that in order for your car to be towed there must be signs saying so, if not then they owe you your money back.
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Explains getting a driver's license and parking for people with disabilities under the Illinois Vehicle Code.
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Learn what you must do after you get a traffic ticket for a minor offense.
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Explains what happens when you miss a traffic hearing and what to do about it.
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Lawyer resources (1 resources)
An article for attorneys that gives information about gathering facts in an accident, court rules, damages and auto insurance requirements.
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