Curfew Laws in Polk County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Polk County, Florida.
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Juvenile Curfew
Polk County's Youth Protection Ordinance bars minors from public places during set overnight hours: midnight to 6 a.m. for 17-year-olds, and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on school nights (midnight on weekends) for anyone younger. Parents and business operators who knowingly let a minor violate curfew face their own fines.
Youth Protection Curfew Hours in Polk County
Significant RestrictionsPolk County Code § 10.5-167(a),(b); § 10.5-172(a)
A minor shall not be or remain in any public place or establishment either on foot or upon a vehicle during the following applicable hours:(a)Seventeen years of age. A minor who is seventeen (17) years of age shall abide by the requirements of this article between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. on any day of the week.(b)Under seventeen years of age. A minor who is under seventeen (17) years of ag...
Park Curfew
Polk County Code Section 10.6-16(12) sets park hours: parks are open 365 days a year during designated hours posted at each park entrance, and no one may remain after closing unless authorized by the Parks Division. A general minor curfew is set by cities, not the county.
Polk County Park Hours and Curfew Rules
Some RestrictionsPolk County Code Sec. 10.6-16(12)a.
Parks shall be open to the public 365 days of the year during designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted at the park entrance and no person shall be in or remain after closing unless authorized by the Division.
Curfew Laws by City in Polk County
2 cities in Polk County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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