Miami's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

Miami maintains 219 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 Miami falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Juvenile Curfew

Miami follows the Miami-Dade County juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 17 from public places between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday-Thursday and 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM Friday-Saturday. Zone-specific curfews may apply during emergencies or in entertainment districts like Miami Beach. Parents face civil fines and minors face diversion programs.

Key details: Age cutoff: under: Age cutoff: under 17. Hours: 11:00 PM. Hours: 12:01 AM. Zone-specific curfews (Miami: Zone-specific curfews (Miami Beach, Wynwood). Exceptions: parent escort,: Exceptions: parent escort, work, emergency.

Violations are civil infractions with graduated fines: $50 first offense, $100 second, $500 subsequent within a year. Parents who knowingly permit a violation can be cited. Minors are typically routed to the Juvenile Assessment Center for diversion.

This is one of the stricter rules in Miami's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Park Curfew

Miami city parks are generally closed from sunset to sunrise unless otherwise posted. The Parks and Recreation Department enforces park hours, and persons in parks after closing may be cited for trespassing.

Key details: Default Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Extended Hours: Some parks open until 10-11 PM. Enforcement: Trespassing citations. Vehicles: Ticketed/towed after hours.

Being in a park after closing hours may result in a trespassing citation. Vehicles parked in park lots after hours may be ticketed and towed.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Miami actively enforces its park curfew requirements.

The Bottom Line

Miami is tougher than many cities when it comes to curfew laws. Out of the 2 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Miami, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

Keep in mind that Miami can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.