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Valet Parking Custody Defense

Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-150: no owner liability for any parking, standing, compliance, RLC, or ASE violation while vehicle in custody of licensed valet service. Provide valet receipt within 60 days of notice (must comply with §4-232-080(d)).

Legal basis

Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-150; §4-232-080(d)

Sample appeal wording

TO: City of Chicago, Traffic Compliance Administrator RE: Violation [TICKET_NUMBER] — Valet Custody — §9-100-150 I request dismissal under §9-100-150. On [VIOLATION_DATE] at [TIME], my vehicle ([VEHICLE], plate [PLATE]) was in custody of [VALET COMPANY] at [VENUE_ADDRESS]. Valet receipt per §4-232-080(d) attached. Liability shifts to valet operator. Evidence: (1) valet receipt; (2) restaurant/hotel receipt corroborating presence. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

  • Chicago Municipal Code §9-100-150
  • §4-232-080(d)

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