Curfew Laws in Kern County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kern County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Unemancipated minors cannot loiter, wander or roam by vehicle on public streets, parks or businesses in unincorporated Kern County between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., under Ordinance Code Section 9.28.020. Minors accompanied by a parent or adult over 21, or engaged in work, school, or emergency errands, are exempt, and a violation is a $100 infraction handled in juvenile court.
Kern County Juvenile Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsKern County Ordinance Code § 9.28.020
A.It shall be unlawful for any unemancipated minor to loiter or wander in or upon the public streets, sidewalks, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, public places or public businesses, or to roam the public streets, alleys, roads or highways in or on a motor vehicle between the hours of ten (10:00) p.m. and five (5:00) a.m. on the day immediately following.B.The...
Park Curfew
Kern County closes its public parks to public use and occupancy between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with named exceptions for mountain recreation areas, designated campgrounds, and multi-day event parking lots. Being in a closed park after hours is an infraction with an added administrative penalty.
Kern County Parks Close 10 PM to 5 AM
Some RestrictionsKern County Code § 13.04.100 (Parks-Closing hours)
A.Except as hereinafter provided in subsections 13.04.100(B), (C), and (D), and Sections 13.04.110 and 13.04.120, all public parks owned, or operated or maintained by the county shall be closed to public use and occupancy between the hours of ten (10:00) p.m. and five (5:00) a.m.B.Exceptions. The closing hours provided by subsection 13.04.100(A) shall not apply to the following park areas, to w...
Curfew Laws by City in Kern County
2 cities in Kern County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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