towing defenseUnited States · Chicago, ILDifficulty: Medium
Erroneous Tow Hearing — Refund of All Tow/Boot/Storage Fees
Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-120(e): right to a hearing on whether the immobilization or tow was erroneous. §9-100-120(g): NO fees may be assessed for an erroneous tow. File written request within 21 days of immobilization OR 21 days of impoundment notice, whichever is later. Same defenses as underlying tickets apply.
Legal basis
Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-120(e), (f), (g); 735 ILCS 5/3-101
Sample appeal wording
TO: City of Chicago, Traffic Compliance Administrator RE: Post-Tow Hearing Request — Plate [PLATE], VIN [VIN] Under §9-100-120(e), I request a hearing on the erroneous nature of the immobilization/tow on [TOW_DATE]. Based on tickets [LIST]. Tow erroneous because: - Did not have 3+ final determinations under §9-100-120(b)(2) - Tickets paid prior to immobilization - Underlying tickets invalid (separate defenses) - Vehicle in legal parking spot Under §9-100-120(g), NO fees may be assessed. Evidence: (1) tow inventory; (2) payment records; (3) photographs; (4) defenses. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-120(e), (f), (g)
- Administrative Review Law 735 ILCS 5/3-101
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