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Curfew Laws in Bristol, PA (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for Bristol, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Bristol Borough bars minors under 18 from remaining, idling, wandering, strolling or playing in any public place, or cruising in a vehicle, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Exceptions cover minors with a parent or adult custodian, on an emergency errand, on a directed errand or activity, or in legitimate employment. A separate schooltime curfew applies to students of compulsory school age.

Bristol Borough Juvenile Curfew: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Significant Restrictions

Bristol Borough Code § 6-202

It shall be unlawful for any minor to remain, idle, wander, stroll or play in any public place either on foot or to cruise about without a set destination in any vehicle in, about or upon any place in the Borough between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, custodian or other adult person having custody or control of such minor or unless the minor is o...

Park Curfew

Bristol Borough parks, recreation and athletic areas, including the Jefferson Avenue Recreational Complex, and all public open spaces are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. At 10:00 p.m. activities cease and everyone must leave immediately. Playgrounds are open from dawn to dusk. Violations carry a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs.

Bristol Borough, PA Park Hours and After-Dark Closing Rules

Some Restrictions

Bristol Borough Code § 16-101

1. The following rules and regulations are hereby established for the management and protection of the park, recreational, athletic areas , playground areas, and all public open spaces located in the Borough of Bristol and owned by the Borough of Bristol or Bristol Borough Recreation Authority: A. The park, recreation and athletic areas, including the Jefferson Avenue Recreational Complex and a...

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