Metered parking · Chicago, IL
Very short contest window — about 7 days
Verified sourceActiveVerified 47d ago
What the rule says
Chicago's first defense window is commonly 7 days from issuance. Use pay.chicago.gov immediately. Enforcement: Administrative.
When it applies
- Schedule
- Any
- If you get it wrong
- Default if missed
- City-wide meter window
- Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Citation & source
- Issuing agency
- Chicago Parking Meters LLC / Dept of Finance
- Last verified
- — Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (47d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.
- Official source
- https://pay.chicago.gov(opens in a new tab)
Stella's tip
Quote this rule's source link in your appeal — an officer's word against a city page rarely wins.