Ann Arbor Tire Chalking $1 Per Ticket Settlement
If you received an Ann Arbor parking ticket between April 3 2017 and April 23 2019 that resulted from tire chalking, you could pocket $1 for every qualifying ticket. Submit a quick claim online or by PDF to secure your payout—no lawyer required.
Who Is Eligible?
You belong to the settlement’s payment subclass if all of the following are true:
- An Ann Arbor parking officer chalked one or more of your tires.
- You later received a ticket for “over the legal time limit” based on that chalk mark.
- The incident happened inside Ann Arbor city limits.
- Chalking occurred between April 3 2017 – April 23 2019.
Settlement Benefits
- $1 per qualifying ticket for eligible class members.
- Declaratory judgment & injunction stopping future warrantless tire chalking.
How to File Your Claim
Quick Online Form
Complete the secure city form here:
Mail-In Option
Prefer paper? Download, print, and return the PDF:
Send completed forms to:
City of Ann Arbor – Parking Referees
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Information You’ll Need
- License plate number & issuing state/country
- Parking ticket number(s)
Deadline: The claim window will run for six months after final settlement approval. Don’t wait—file as soon as possible.
Key Dates
- Fairness hearing: October 17 2025
- Payouts begin: After final approval & any appeals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ann Arbor Tire Chalking Settlement about?
The lawsuit claims that chalking tires without a warrant to enforce parking limits violated the Fourth Amendment. The city agreed to stop the practice and pay $1 per ticket to affected drivers.
How much money will I get?
Eligible claimants receive $1 for each qualifying parking ticket issued due to tire chalking during the specified period.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Yes. You must supply your license plate information and the ticket number(s) tied to the chalking incident.
When will the Ann Arbor Tire Chalking Settlement pay out?
Checks will be mailed after the court grants final approval on October 17 2025 (or later if appeals arise) and the six-month claim window closes.