CHICAGO – Motorists in Chicago will be able to pay off their old traffic ticket debt to the city without paying any late fees or interest starting this month.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office said the program was meant to reform what it called an “outdated and punitive fines and fees system,” according to a city news release.
How it works
What we know:
Starting on Tuesday, Chicago motorists and businesses with eligible ticket debt issues on or before December 31, 2023, will be able to settle their balances without having to pay late penalties, interest, or additional fees if they pay in full by June 30 of this year.
Which violations are eligible?
What you can do:
Johnson’s office said the following types of ticketed violations…
