Detroit, MI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under-15 curfew
- 8 p.m.-6 a.m. (10 p.m. DST)
- 16-17 curfew
- 10 p.m.-6 a.m., 11 p.m. Fri/Sat
- Governing section
- City Code § 29-3-11
- Max fine (any age)
- $500 per violation
- Adult violation
- Up to 90 days jail
Summary
Detroit bars minors 15 and under from public streets and parks 8 p.m.-6 a.m. (10 p.m.-6 a.m. during daylight saving), and 16-17 year-olds from 10 p.m., 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
It is unlawful for a minor to be on a public street, sidewalk, playground, vacant lot, or other unsupervised public place, during the following restricted times: (1) For minors age 15 years and under: a. During standard time: from 8:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.; and b. During daylight savings time: from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. (2) For minors ages 16 and 17 years: a. During standard time: from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., except Fridays and Saturdays: from 11:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. b. During daylight savings time: from 11:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 29-3-11 makes it unlawful for a minor to be on a public street, sidewalk, playground, vacant lot, or other unsupervised public place during set hours: minors 15 and under, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. standard time (10 p.m. daylight saving); minors 16-17, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. standard time, 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or 11 p.m. daylight saving. Section 29-3-4 exempts minors accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, commuting to work or school activities without detour, on their own block, or running an errand for a parent.
Violations & Fines
Under § 29-1-1, violators under 17 face a fine up to $500, community service, probation, or other disposition set by the court; violators 17 and older can be charged with a misdemeanor per violation, fined up to $500 and jailed up to 90 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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