Parking
PARKING TICKETS
Parking in Evanston is truly at a premium! The enforcement of ordinances relating to parking have been resident driven over the last few years. Several petitions for increased enforcement have been submitted to ensure residential permit parking is followed and spaces in the congested downtown area become available in a timely manner.
Most common parking citations |
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Expired Meter |
$10.00 |
No parking during street cleaning |
$25.00 |
Parked longer than maximum time allowed |
$30.00 |
Current Evanston vehicle sticker NOT displayed |
$50.00 |
What should I do if I get a parking ticket?
Pay or contest the ticket within 10 days upon receiving to avoid a late fee.
How can I pay for a parking ticket?
- By mail: Fill out credit card information on the back of the Citation (Visa, Master Card, or Discover) or send a check or money order along with the ticket in the envelope provided to: City of Evanston, P.O. Box 5013, Evanston, Illinois 60204-5013
- In person: Visit the City Collector's Office on the first floor of the Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave. We accept cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover).
- By phone: with credit card. Have your credit card and citation or docket number (which can be found on the ticket) ready and call us at 847.866.2926
Are there payment plans?
There are no payment plans available to pay parking tickets.
What if I feel the violation has been issued in error?
You may contest the parking ticket. You have 10 days from the date of issuance to contest.
PARKING
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