Curfew Laws in Norfolk, VA (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Norfolk, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Norfolk bars anyone under 18 from streets, parks, alleys, and parked or moving vehicles in public between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless an adult with custody of the minor is present. City Code § 29-3 directs officers to investigate and release the minor to a parent, and lets a parent who knowingly allows the violation be charged with a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Norfolk Juvenile Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsNorfolk Code of Ordinances § 29-3
(a) It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) to be present on any street, road, alley, avenue, park or other public place in the city, or in any vehicle operating or parked thereon, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or control of such minor. ... (e) Any person violatin...
Park Curfew
Norfolk's public parks operate on hours set individually for each park by the director of parks and recreation, posted on-site, under City Code Sec. 30-4. The director may also close any section of any park at any time, temporarily or on a recurring schedule, under Sec. 30-5. Being in a park outside posted hours or a closed area is a Class 2 misdemeanor under Sec. 30-3.
Norfolk City Park Hours and Closures
Some RestrictionsNorfolk Code of Ordinances § 30-4, § 30-5
Sec. 30-4. - When parks open. (a)Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year during the designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein for public information.(b)The director shall designate park operating hours for each individual park. Sec. 30-5. - Closed areas. Any section or part of a...