How Sandy Handles Curfew Laws: A Practical Guide

Sandy maintains 131 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 Sandy falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Juvenile Curfew

Sandy bars minors under 16 from public places between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and minors under 18 between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Parents and businesses who knowingly let a minor violate curfew are also liable, subject to listed exceptions.

Key details: Under-16 curfew: 11:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.. Under-18 curfew: 1:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.. Parental liability: Unlawful if knowing. Business liability: Unlawful if knowing, employees exempt. Exceptions: 6 listed, incl. work, errands, events.

Section 13-3-2 does not list a separate penalty clause; curfew violations are enforced through arrest, citation and return of the minor to parental custody, with separate liability exposure for a knowingly noncompliant parent, guardian or business.

Compared to other cities, Sandy takes a harder line on juvenile curfew. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Park Curfew

Sandy City Code Section 13-1-14 opens city parks at 6:00 a.m. every day and closes them at 10:00 p.m., or 10:30 p.m. at parks with lighted playing fields. Anyone found inside a closed park without written permission from the Parks and Recreation Director commits an infraction.

Key details: Section: Sandy City Code Section 13-1-14. Opening time: 6:00 a.m. daily. Standard closing: 10:00 p.m.. Lighted-field closing: 10:30 p.m.. Penalty: Infraction, up to $750.00 fine.

Being in a City park after its posted closing time is an infraction, punishable under the Chapter 1-2 general schedule by a fine of up to $750.00 for an individual, since infractions and Class C misdemeanors share the same fine cap; infractions carry no jail time. Written Director permission, presented to police on request, voids only this section's penalty, not other ordinance violations committed inside the park.

The Bottom Line

Sandy'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 Sandy is broadly strict or permissive.

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