2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Salt Lake City Code §11.44.070 sets a tiered juvenile curfew: minors under 16 may not loiter on sidewalks, streets, alleys, or public places between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, and minors under 18 may not do so between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Salt Lake County's unincorporated curfew under Chapter 10.60 follows a similar tiered model — under 16 by 10:00 PM and 16-17 by midnight. Suburbs operate their own ordinances: West Valley City §9-10-103 (under 18, midnight–5 AM), Sandy §6-1-37 (under 18, midnight–5 AM), West Jordan, Murray, and South Jordan all mirror the midnight–5 AM standard. Exceptions exist for minors accompanied by a parent/guardian, traveling to/from work or school, exercising First Amendment rights, or carrying written parental authorization.
Salt Lake City Code §11.44.070
§ 11.44.070 Curfew for Minors. It is unlawful for any minor under sixteen (16) years of age to remain or loiter on any of the sidewalks, streets, alleys or public places in the city between eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. the following morning. It is unlawful for any minor under eighteen (18) years of age to remain or loiter on any of the sidewalks, streets, alleys or p...
Salt Lake City Code §15.08.020 closes all city parks to the public between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Salt Lake County's regional parks (Wheeler Historic Farm, Sugar House Park, Big Cottonwood Regional Park, Liberty Park is city, etc.) are open dawn to dusk — approximately 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM — and posted signs at each park control the exact hours. Being in a park after closing is criminal trespass, and rangers/police regularly clear lots at closing. Camping, open fires, alcohol, and unleashed dogs are prohibited at all hours. Special-event permits are required for gatherings over 50 people. Some county facilities (off-leash dog parks, ball fields with lights) have extended hours posted on entrance signage.
Salt Lake City Code §15.08.020
§ 15.08.020 Park hours; designated. All parks in Salt Lake City shall be closed to the public between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. the following morning, except where otherwise posted by the director.
5 cities in Salt Lake County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Juvenile Curfew, Park Curfew
2 verified rules • Juvenile Curfew, Park Curfew
2 verified rules • Juvenile Curfew, Park Curfew
2 verified rules • Juvenile Curfew, Park Curfew
2 verified rules • Juvenile Curfew, Park Curfew
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