Juvenile Curfew: Seminole vs St. Petersburg
How do juvenile curfew rules compare between Seminole, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Seminole has fewer restrictions than St. Petersburg.
Seminole, FL
Pinellas County
Pinellas County's juvenile curfew applies in Seminole, prohibiting minors under 17 from public places between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. weekdays, and midnight to 5:00 a.m. weekends.
View full Seminole rules →St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg enforces a juvenile curfew under Chapter 20 Offenses, Misdemeanors, and Penalties, drawing on Florida Statutes Sec. 877.20 through 877.25 to set hours and exceptions for minors.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Seminole | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Age Covered | Under 17 | - |
| Weeknight Hours | 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | - |
| Weekend Hours | Midnight to 5 a.m. | - |
| Parent Liability | Possible for repeat offenses | - |
| Local code | - | Chapter 20 |
| State framework | - | F.S. 877.20-877.25 |
| Sun-Thu hours | - | 11 p.m.-5 a.m. |
| Fri-Sat hours | - | 12:01 a.m.-6 a.m. |
| Age covered | - | Under 16 |
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Seminole FAQ
What time is curfew for teens in Seminole?
Minors under 17 must be off public streets after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and after midnight Friday and Saturday, with curfew lifting at 5 a.m. each morning.
Are there exceptions to the curfew?
Yes. Minors accompanied by a parent, traveling to or from work or school events, attending religious activities, or responding to an emergency are exempt from the curfew restrictions.
St. Petersburg FAQ
What time is the juvenile curfew in St. Petersburg?
Minors under 16 cannot be in a public place from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with state exceptions for parental supervision, work, and emergencies.
Can my teenager be out late if working a night shift?
Yes. Florida Statute 877.22 allows minors to travel directly to or from a job during curfew hours, and St. Petersburg follows that exception under its Chapter 20 curfew rules.
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