Laws/Statutes

Curfew Laws

It is unlawful for a person less than 17 years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following times unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible companion at least 18 years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of the state authorize a person less than 17 years of age to perform:

Between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. Saturday

Between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday

Between 11 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday, inclusive, and 6 a.m. on the following day

It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian, or other person to knowingly permit a person in his or her custody or control to violate the above.

License Issued to Drivers Under 17 

A nighttime driving restriction is in place Sunday - Thursday, 10 p.m - 6 a.m., and Friday - Saturday, 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. (local curfews may differ from the nighttime driving restriction).


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