Revere's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Revere, Massachusetts, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Park Curfew

Revere's public parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. under the city code, part of a 2019 ordinance package that also bans alcohol, controlled substances, weapons and smoking in parks. Every park must be posted as an Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco, and Weapon Free Zone.

Key details: Park hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Signage required: Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco/Weapon Free Zone. Adopted: C.O. 18-233, 3/11/2019. Section: § 9.08.118.

Section 9.08.118 itself carries no separate fine schedule, but it was adopted in the same 2019 ordinance, 18-233, as 9.08.116, which the city enforces by noncriminal disposition under G.L. c. 40, Section 21D or by filing a criminal complaint, with a $300 per-offense fine set for the weapons provision in that ordinance.

Juvenile Curfew

Revere bars anyone under sixteen from streets, parks and other public places after 9:30 p.m. under City Code Section 9.16.010. Exceptions cover minors with a parent, guardian or other responsible adult, or those actually traveling home from work, a duty, or a supervised church or social-agency event with parental permission. Violators face detention and mandatory community service rather than a straight fine.

Key details: Curfew hour: 9:30 p.m. daily. Age covered: Under 16 years old. Enforcement agency: Revere Police Department. Standard penalty: School dept. community service. Court-curfew minors: Subject to arrest, Section 9.16.020.

A minor caught in public after 9:30 p.m. without a qualifying exception can be detained by a Revere police officer and, under Section 9.16.050, is subject to participation in a community service program administered by the Revere school department rather than a cash fine. Each separate night in violation counts as its own offense. A minor already under a court-ordered curfew who is out past that court-set time faces arrest under Section 9.16.020 instead of just a referral.

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

The Bottom Line

Revere'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 Revere is broadly strict or permissive.

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