Roswell's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Roswell, Georgia, 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

Roswell parks operate from sunrise to sunset (or as posted at each park). Being in a park after closing hours is a misdemeanor under the parks ordinance and is enforced by Roswell Police and Park Rangers.

Key details: Code Chapter: Roswell Code Ch. 14. Default Hours: Sunrise - sunset. Variable: Posted at each park. Enforcement: Park Rangers + Roswell PD.

Being in a park after posted closing hours is a misdemeanor under Roswell Code Chapter 14 punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail under the city's general penalty clause. First offenses are typically warnings.

Juvenile Curfew

Roswell follows Fulton County's 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors 16 and under. Exceptions apply when the minor is accompanied by a parent, traveling to/from work or school activities, on an emergency errand, or driving on the interstate.

Key details: Hours: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.. Age Covered: 16 and under unaccompanied. Authority: Fulton County + Roswell PD enforcement. Exceptions: Parent, work/school, emergency.

First offense is typically a warning; repeat curfew violations can result in citation of the minor in juvenile court and citation of the parent under O.C.G.A. §15-11-23 and city parental-responsibility provisions, with fines under the general penalty clause.

The Bottom Line

Roswell'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 Roswell is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Roswell's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.