Curfew is usually a local law. For example, if you are in Los Angeles, there is a curfew law that is part of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, or LAMC. Under the LAMC, there is a daytime curfew for people under age 18, and a nighttime curfew as well. The daytime curfew says that during school hours, those under 18 cannot be out in public, such as at streets, parks, eating places, public buildings, unless you are with parent, it is an emergency, you are going directly to your job, or going to the doctor. The law has more details than this, but I am giving the overview. The Los Angeles nighttime curfew for those under age 18 is 10 PM until sunrise the following day.
If you live in a different city, you should check your local municipal code and ask about the curfew. Or you can call the police non-emergency number and ask about the curfew. Keep in mind that the curfew that applies is the one of the place where you are located. For example, if you live in a town where the curfew is later and you go into Los Angeles, you are subject to the 10 PM curfew while you are there.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2013 at 1:08 PM