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Curfew Laws in Prince William County, VA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Prince William County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

Minors under 18 may not be in a public place or on a vacant lot in unincorporated Prince William County between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or between 11:59 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, under County Code Sec. 16-3.3, with defenses for work, school events, emergencies and parental permission.

Juvenile Curfew Hours in Prince William County

Significant Restrictions

PWC Code § 16-3.3

(a)It shall be unlawful for any minor to be or remain in or upon any public place or upon any vacant lot, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, and between the hours of 11:59 p.m. on any Friday and Saturday and 5:00 a.m. of the following day. ... (c)A violation of subsection 16-3.3(a) shall constitute a Class ...

Park Curfew

Prince William County parks are open from sunrise to sunset under County Code Sec. 17-16, unless a specific park posts different hours that override the default. Entering a park the County has closed for safety, health or welfare reasons under Sec. 17-17 is a separate violation, both enforced by park staff under Chapter 17.

Prince William County Park Hours Rule

Some Restrictions

PWC Code § 17-16

Parks shall customarily be open to the public from sunrise to sunset, unless the County shall otherwise provide.(b)Park patrons shall observe special posted hours at parks designated to open and close at specific times.

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