Politics & Government
Chicago Begins Automated Ticketing Of Drivers Who Block Bike And Bus Lanes Downtown
Starting Monday, the city's Smart Streets program will use cameras mounted on city vehicles to ticket drivers who park in bus or bike lanes.
November 5, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago has launched a pilot program to mail drivers tickets for parking in bus and bicycle lanes downtown, nearly two years after the program was approved by the City Council.
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Starting Monday, the city's Smart Streets program will use cameras mounted on city vehicles to automatically ticket drivers who park in bus or bike lanes in an area bounded by North Avenue, Ashland Avenue, Roosevelt Road, and Lake Michigan.
For the first 30 days of the program, vehicle owners will receive warning notices of any violations. Starting Dec. 5, vehicle owners will get a warning notice for their first offense, and a ticket for any additional violations.
