Can police ticket you for not having a city sticker while your car is parked in your own (private, behind our house) driveway?

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Can police ticket you for not having a city sticker while your car is parked in your own (private, behind our house) driveway?

Anonymous Mar 31, 2014 2 views 4 answers

We don't have a city sticker on the car. The car has been parked in our driveway. Police would've had to come onto our property to ticket the car and check for city sticker. We own the car. We own our home/driveway. Driveway/parking pad is off of a public alley.

Alan Brinkmeier · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:02:40+00:00

Alan Brinkmeier

Alan Brinkmeier · Jun 15, 2026

Yes, the City requires such stickers for all cars anywhere inside the city limits.

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Anthony Cameron · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:02:40+00:00

Every one of those revenue ordinances in the 'burbs is different. If it is plated and operative, sure. If it is not plated and not operative, then you might have a defense. As far as them coming onto your property to issue the ticket, no problem at all. It's not like they were conducting a search for contraband.

Benjamin Lawson · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:02:40+00:00

Benjamin Lawson

Benjamin Lawson · Jun 15, 2026

Yes, as long as your car is parked within city limits you can be ticketed.

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Alexander M. IvakhnenkoCriminal Defense AttorneyChicago, IL · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:02:40+00:00

Alexander M. IvakhnenkoCriminal Defense AttorneyChicago, IL

Alexander M. IvakhnenkoCriminal Defense AttorneyChicago, IL · Jun 15, 2026

Completely possible as per ordinance any vehicle registered in the city must have it.

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Can police ticket you for not having a city sticker while your car is parked in your own (private, behind our house) driveway?

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