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Santa Clarita vs Santa Monica

How do juvenile curfew rules compare between Santa Clarita, CA and Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica has fewer restrictions than Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

Minors under 18 are subject to curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM daily per SCMC 11.56. Exceptions for employment, errands, emergencies, and supervised activities.

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Santa Monica, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Santa Monica enforces curfew restrictions for minors under 18. Minors must not be in public places during late-night hours without a parent or guardian. Exceptions include employment, emergencies, and constitutional activities.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactSanta ClaritaSanta Monica
Hours10 PM-6 AM daily-
AgeUnder 18-
ExceptionsWork, errands, emergenciesEmployment, emergencies
Code SectionSCMC 11.56-
Applies To-Minors under 18
Nighttime-Late-night hours restricted
Enforcement-SMPD

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Santa Clarita FAQ

What age does curfew apply to?

Typically minors under 17. Some cities set the threshold at 16 or 18. Check Santa Clarita ordinance.

What are the exceptions?

Common exceptions include traveling to/from work, school activities, emergencies, and being with a parent or guardian.

Santa Monica FAQ

What age does curfew apply to?

Typically minors under 17. Some cities set the threshold at 16 or 18. Check Santa Monica ordinance.

What are the exceptions?

Common exceptions include traveling to/from work, school activities, emergencies, and being with a parent or guardian.

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