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Parking and Traffic

Can I leave my car parked on the street overnight?

The City of St. Charles does not ban parking on city streets overnight as many towns do, but there are restrictions on the vehicles that may park overnight. The ordinance, 10.40.010 C says it is unlawful to park any ". . . pickup camper with a cap that exceeds six inches above the cab roof, a van that exceeds its manufacturer's height, motor home, mobile home, trailer, boat trailer, tractor, bus, truck which has a gross carrying weight in excess of three-fourths ton, and any vehicle equipped with an attached snowplow, on any street, alley, or parkway between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

If you are unsure about your vehicle or would like to report a violation, create a service request at the St. Charles Connect link below or contact the Police Department at 630-377-4435. Please note, services requests are only monitored during regular City business hours Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

How do I dispute a parking ticket?

This information applies only to parking or ordinance violation tickets issued by the St. Charles Police Department.

If you believe a parking ticket was issued improperly, you may appeal within 7 days of the ticket issue date. To appeal, fill out a Parking Ticket Review Form online or at the St. Charles Police Station front desk, at 1515 W. Main Street in St. Charles, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight, or Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Or you may request a hearing at the City’s monthly Administrative Adjudication by filling out and returning the form you received in the mail, along with your notice of violation.

Administrative Adjudication is a proceeding in front of a hearing officer who listens to evidence presented by the City of St. Charles and by the accused who then makes a determination of liability or non-liability. These hearings are for non-criminal offenses that are punishable only by fine. The hearing officer is an attorney licensed by the State of Illinois. Illinois statutes allow for an appeal of the hearing officer's determination in the circuit court. The hearings are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the St. Charles Police Station, 1515 W. Main Street in St. Charles.  All unpaid tickets will be sent through this process.

If you have questions, contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630.377.4435.

How do I pay a parking or ordinance violation ticket?

Payments must be received prior to the first court date to avoid a default judgement and added court fees.

In Person: Cash, Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check
St. Charles Police Department
1515 West Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174

By Mail: Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check – Do not Mail Cash
 - Payable to the City of St. Charles
 - Include a copy of the notice
 - Indicate the ticket number on the check or money order
 - Mail to: St. Charles Police Department, 1515 West Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Online: Pay online here with a credit or debit card* 
*Credit and debit card payments are subject to a fee of $2.65% of the total, or $1, whichever is greater.

Drop Box:  Click here for drop box payment locations, available 24/7/365