How Coral Gables Handles Curfew Laws: A Practical Guide
Coral Gables maintains 147 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with curfew laws. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Coral Gables falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
Park Curfew
Coral Gables city parks close from dark until sunrise; staying or parking inside a park after hours is barred except with a special permit.
Key details: Closing time: Dark (30 min. after sunset). Reopens: Sunrise. Exception: Director-issued special permit. Vehicle left overnight: Removed at owner's expense. Governing section: Code of Ordinances Sec. 42-36.
Entering or remaining in a park after closing without a permit; leaving a vehicle in a park overnight (subject to towing at owner's expense); violations are enforceable as Code violations under the general penalty provisions of Sec. 1-7.
Juvenile Curfew
Coral Gables has no juvenile curfew ordinance of its own, but Miami-Dade County's curfew applies county-wide. Minors under 17 must be off public places from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Key details: Governing law: Miami-Dade County Code 21-204. Age covered: Under 17. Sunday to Thursday: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Friday and Saturday: Midnight to 6 a.m.. Enforced by: City police and county.
A minor is taken into custody and released to a parent, with a civil citation from the third violation. A parent or business operator receives a written warning, then a fine of up to 500 dollars from the third violation.
The Bottom Line
Coral Gables's curfew laws rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Coral Gables is broadly strict or permissive.
These rules come from Coral Gables's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.