Cape Coral enforces a juvenile curfew under Chapter 12 of its Code of Ordinances. Minors are restricted from being in public places during late-night and early-morning hours without a parent or guardian.
Cape Coral's juvenile curfew prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places during designated curfew hours, typically from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weeknights and midnight to 6:00 AM on weekends. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work, attending authorized events, or responding to emergencies. The curfew aims to reduce juvenile crime and victimization during nighttime hours. Parents may be held responsible for violations by their minor children. Cape Coral Police enforce the curfew through warnings and citations.
First-offense juvenile curfew violations typically result in a warning and the minor being returned to their parent or guardian. Repeat violations may result in fines assessed against the parent or guardian. Chronic violations may trigger referral to juvenile services. Parents who knowingly permit curfew violations may face separate penalties.
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