Buena Park, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10 p.m. to sunrise
- Covered ages
- 6 to 18 years old
- First offense fine
- Up to $100
- Repeat offense fine
- Up to $250
- Parental liability
- Yes, § 8.46.040
Summary
Minors ages 6-18 may not be in public places, businesses or vacant lots in Buena Park between 10 p.m. and sunrise unless a specific exception applies.
It is unlawful for any minor to be in or upon any public building, place of amusement, eating establishment, abandoned or vacant building or structure, or any vacant lot or any public place as defined in Section 8.46.050 of this chapter between the hours of ten p.m. and sunrise immediately following. This section shall not apply when:
A. The minor is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian; or
B. The minor is on an emergency errand directed by his or her parent or guardian; or
C. The minor is traveling to or from his or her place of gainful employment or to or from a medical appointment and can show proof of such employment or appointment; or
D. The minor is returning directly home from a meeting, entertainment, recreational or school activity or dance, and has the written approval of his or her parent or guardian; or
E. During such time as the minor is exercising rights protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or Article 1 of the California Constitution, including, but not limited to, free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and/or freedom of assembly; or
F. When the minor is emancipated pursuant to the laws of any state; or
G. When the minor is in a motor vehicle involved in interstate or intrastate travel with a parent's or guardian's written permission; or
H. When the minor is homeless. (Ord. 1343 § 3, 1996; Ord. 1360 § 1, 1997)
Full Breakdown
Buena Park Municipal Code § 8.46.010 makes it unlawful for any minor to be in a public building, place of amusement, eating establishment, vacant building or lot, or other public place between ten p.m. and sunrise. Exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, on an emergency errand, traveling to or from work or a medical appointment, returning home from an approved activity, exercising First Amendment rights, emancipated, homeless, or traveling interstate with written parental permission. A companion daytime curfew, § 8.46.020, bars school-age minors from public places during school hours.
Violations & Fines
A first offense is an infraction with a fine up to $100; a second up to $200; a third or later offense up to $250, per § 8.46.060. Parents who knowingly allow violations are also liable.
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