How Flint Handles Curfew Laws: A Practical Guide

Flint maintains 101 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 Flint falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Juvenile Curfew

Flint bars minors under 17 from public streets and parks overnight, with stricter hours for younger kids and during the school week.

Key details: Under 17 curfew: Midnight to 6 a.m.. Age 12 and under: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Age 14 and under: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.. School-year curfew: 1 hour earlier, Mon-Thu.

Minors taken into custody must be collected by a parent/guardian within 3 hours or the parent is guilty of a misdemeanor and liable for police costs (§ 31-9.3); code violations generally carry up to a $500 fine or 90 days in jail (§ 1-7).

Park Curfew

The City of Flint bars anyone from entering or remaining in a public park between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except attendees of a permitted, supervised activity; Riverbank Park stays open around the clock.

Key details: Curfew hours: 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.. Exception: Permitted supervised activities. Riverbank Park: Open at all times. Section: § 33-16.1.

Violating the park curfew falls under the Code's general penalty, Section 1-7: a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both, since Section 33-16.1 sets no penalty of its own.

The Bottom Line

Flint'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 Flint is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Flint's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.