Parking Information

Parking Enforcement and Fines

The Aurora Police Department strictly enforces State of Illinois and City parking laws. A full list of the local ordinances related to parking can be found here: Municode Parking.

Parking Fines and Violations

Fine Schedule

Train Transit Stations - General

Train Transit Stations - No Permit

General Tickets Under $50

General Tickets Over $50

Handicapped

Initial

$25

$50

$20

$50

$250

Late Payment

$40

$75

$40

$75

$250

After 1st Hearing

$80

$125

$80

$125

$250

After 2nd Hearing

$120

$185

$130

$185

$250

 

You may pay a parking ticket by cash, check, or money order. You can mail your payment or make payment at the Motor Vehicle Parking Division, located at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please write your ticket number or license plate number on the check or money order. Please be advised that payment must be received or post-marked by the due date or hearing date, to avoid further penalties. For further information, complaints, or disputes, please contact Motor Vehicle Parking directly at (630) 256-3580.
 
Hours of Enforcement
 
On-street parking is enforced 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. City-owned parking lots are enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
 
Free Parking
 
Parking is free on the following holidays:

  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • City Sponsored Special Events

Overnight Parking
 
Parking is prohibited on all streets in the central business district between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.