In the city of Chicago, parking tickets have become part of urban legend. There are approximately 1.35 million vehicles registered in Chicago and thousands of additional vehicles enter from the suburbs on a daily basis. Parking options are limited. Parking lots are outrageously expensive, while street parking simply can't meet demand. The result is 2.8 million parking tickets are issued annually at a cost of over $164 million. This guide is a resource that will explain the parking ordinances, teach you how to avoid parking tickets, and how to properly contest tickets when necessary. This is the only guide available that provides accurate and practical information regarding Chicago's parking laws. Don't throw your hard earned dollars away because of ignorance of the law and fear of the system. This insider's view of Chicago's parking program that can save you money.