Juvenile Curfew: Altadena vs Los Angeles
How do juvenile curfew rules compare between Altadena, CA and Los Angeles, CA?
Altadena and Los Angeles have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
LA County Code Section 13.56 sets a curfew for minors under 18 from 10:00 p.m. to sunrise (school nights) and 12:00 midnight on weekends, in any public place in unincorporated areas.
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Los Angeles County
Los Angeles prohibits anyone under 18 from being in public places between 10:00 PM and sunrise the following day, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to/from work, or attending an authorized event. The daytime truancy curfew (LAMC 45.04) also restricts minors during school hours.
View full Los Angeles rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LA County Code Ch. 13.56 | - |
| School Nights | 10 p.m. – sunrise | - |
| Weekends | Midnight – sunrise | - |
| Age | Under 18 | - |
| - | - |
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Altadena FAQ
When does Altadena's juvenile curfew start?
10 p.m. on school nights, midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, for anyone under 18 under LA County Code Ch. 13.56.
Los Angeles FAQ
What time is curfew in Los Angeles?
Minors under 18 cannot be in public places between 10:00 PM and sunrise the following day, every night of the week.
What age does the curfew apply to?
Anyone under the age of 18. The companion daytime truancy curfew applies to minors subject to compulsory education during school hours.
Are there exceptions to the curfew?
Yes: when accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling directly to/from work, attending a school or religious event, on a parental errand, responding to an emergency, or emancipated.
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