Vehicle stickers, residential permits on sale today
City Clerk James J. Laski's office has mailed renewal applications for the 2005-2006 vehicle stickers to Chicago residents. Chicago vehicle owners must display the new city sticker on cars, trucks and motorcycles registered in the city no later than July 15.
The cost of a passenger vehicle sticker is $75, and a large passenger vehicle sticker costs $90. Class A truck stickers (14,000 lb. or less) are $150 and motorcycle medallions are $45. Senior citizens, 65 years and older, receive one passenger sticker for $30.
The 2005-2006 residential parking permits and daily pass renewal forms have also been mailed to residents who reside in zoned areas. The annual decal is $25, and effective June 1, the price for a book of 15 guest passes will increase to $5 from $3. Residents are limited to the purchase of two books a month.
Beginning June 1, vehicle stickers, residential permits and daily guest passes may be purchased at the City Clerk's office, City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. - Room 107, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Chicago residents are encouraged to purchase their city vehicle sticker via the Internet at www.chicityclerk.com. Residents can make online credit card charges with Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
City Clerk Laski is teaming up with 49 aldermen to offer specific sale dates at various ward offices and locations to offer more convenience for city residents. For a complete schedule of sale dates, visit www.chicityclerk.com.
In addition, stickers may be purchased at one of the following City of Chicago sales offices: 2550 W. Addison St. and 400 W. Superior St. Currency exchanges also sell vehicle stickers, but include a service fee. Residential permits and passes are not sold at these locations.
The 2005-2006 city sticker theme is Cultural Chicago, honoring the cultural strengths and traditions of the city. Sabeena Khan, a senior at St. Scholastica High School, designed this year's sticker. Her design was chosen from among over 400 submissions received by the City Clerk's office in the annual art contest for Chicago high school students.
Chicagoans must comply with the Wheel Tax Ordinance and display the new sticker on their windshields by the July 15 deadline or face tickets and fines. Money collected from the wheel tax is allocated to fund road improvements throughout Chicago. |
