proceduralUnited States · Chicago, ILDifficulty: Easy
Speed Camera — Required Warning for First Violation / New Camera
Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-045(b)(2): for the FIRST speed camera violation by a registered owner, the City must mail a WARNING notice — not a citation. Citations may only issue after the first warning. §9-100-045(b)(1): 30-day grace after a NEW camera installation for warning notices only.
Legal basis
Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-045(b)(1) and (b)(2)
Sample appeal wording
TO: City of Chicago, Department of Administrative Hearings RE: ASE Violation [TICKET_NUMBER] I request dismissal under §9-100-045(b)(2). For the first ASE violation, the City must issue a WARNING — not a citation. I have no prior ASE history (verified with the Ticket Helpline on [DATE]). The fine should have been a warning. Evidence: (1) confirmation of no prior history; (2) violation notice. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-045(b)(1)
- §9-100-045(b)(2)