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Curfew Laws in Whittier, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Whittier bans minors under 18 from public places and business premises between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under its nighttime curfew, and bans minors ages 6 to 18 from public places between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on school days under a companion daytime curfew. Parents, guardians and business operators who knowingly allow a violation face escalating fines, and the minor faces a misdemeanor.

Whittier Nighttime and Daytime Minor Curfew

Significant Restrictions

Whittier Municipal Code §§ 9.40.020, 9.40.030, 9.40.060

"Curfew hours" means the period from ten p.m. any evening of the week, until six a.m. the following day. ... A.It is unlawful for any minor to be present in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours.B.It is unlawful for any parent or guardian of a minor to knowingly permit, or by insufficient control to allow, the minor to remain in any public ...

Park Curfew

The Whittier City Council sets each park's open hours by resolution, and Municipal Code Section 12.44.030 makes it unlawful to enter, loiter, or remain in any city park or playground once its posted hours close. Violations carry fines starting at $100 under Section 12.44.080.

Whittier Park Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Whittier Municipal Code § 12.44.030

A. The city council shall by resolution determine and set forth the time during which any public park or playground may be open and used by the general public and during what hours the park is available for park and playground operations. B. After the adoption of the resolution and the posting of the proper notices on any particular park or playground showing the hours during which it may be us...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Whittier city rules.

Curfew Laws in Los Angeles County