Curfew Laws in York County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated York County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
York County bars anyone under 18 from being in any public place, even on private property, between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or on a legitimate errand. A parent who knowingly lets a minor break curfew faces a separate Class 2 misdemeanor.
York County Minor Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsYork County Code §§ 16-2, 16-3
Sec. 16-2. - Curfew for minors—Generally.(a)Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to be in any public place, whether or not on private property, between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the same day.(b)The provisions of this section shall not apply to a minor accompanied by his parent, legal guardian or other adult ...
Park Curfew
In York County, Virginia, the appropriate governing official may set visiting hours for any public area, including the Yorktown Waterfront, and close all or part of a park by posting signs, under County Code Sec. 17-102. Entering an area posted "Closed to the Public" is separately banned under Sec. 17-54, and use of closed portions is by permit only.
York County VA Park Hours and Closures
Some RestrictionsYork County Code §§ 17-54, 17-102
No person shall enter an area posted as "Closed to the Public." ... The appropriate governing official ... may establish a schedule of visiting hours for all or portions of a public area except as provided below and close to public use all or any portion of a public area, including the Yorktown Waterfront, when necessary for the protection of the area for the health, safety and welfare of perso...
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