Hampton, VA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 14 curfew
- 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. nightly
- Ages 14-17, Sun-Thu
- 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
- Ages 14-17, Fri-Sat
- 11:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
- First offense
- Class 4 misdemeanor
- Parent liability
- Class 2 misdemeanor, § 24-3
Summary
Hampton bars unaccompanied minors under 14 from public places between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and ages 14-17 during the same hours Sunday through Thursday, or 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of fourteen (14) years to be present on any street, road, alley, avenue, park or other public place in the city, or in any vehicle operating or parked thereon, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless accompanied by his/her parent or guardian or unless such minor is on an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by his parent or guardian or is engaged in a lawful employment...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31 | Zoning: Supplement 20).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 24-2 sets two tiers. Minors under 14 may not be on any street, road, park or other public place, or in a vehicle there, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. without a parent or guardian. Minors 14 to 17 face the same restriction Sunday through Thursday, extended to 11:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions cover lawful employment, a parent-directed emergency errand, interstate travel, and school- or city-sponsored activities. A parent or guardian who knowingly permits a violation is separately guilty under § 24-3. A first violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
A minor's first violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor; a parent who knowingly permits it is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor under § 24-3, and courts may impose Va. Code § 16.1-278.4 dispositions.
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