Largo, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Age Cutoff
- Applies to minors under age 17
- Curfew Hours
- Late-night and overnight hours restricted
- Exemptions
- Exemptions for work, emergencies, and parental accompaniment
- Exemptions
- Parents may be cited for repeated violations
Summary
Largo enforces a juvenile curfew that restricts minors from being in public places during late-night hours, with limited exemptions for work, emergencies, and accompanied travel.
877.22 Minors prohibited in public places and establishments during certain hours; penalty; procedure. — (1)(a) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, Sunday through Thursday, except in the case of a legal holiday. (b) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. (2) A minor who has been suspended or expelled from school may not be or remain in a public place, in an establishment, or within 1,000 feet of a school during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during any school day. (3) A minor who violates this section shall receive a written warning for her or his first violation. A minor who violates this section after having received a prior written warning is guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a fine of $50 for each violation. (4) If a minor violates a curfew and is taken into custody, the minor shall be transported immediately to a police station or to a facility operated by a religious, charitable, or civic organization that conducts a curfew program in cooperation with a local law enforcement agency. After recording pertinent information about the minor, the law enforcement agency shall attempt to contact the parent of the minor and, if successful, shall request that the parent take custody of the minor and shall release the minor to the parent. If the law enforcement agency is not able to contact the minor’s parent within 2 hours after the minor is taken into custody, or if the parent refuses to take custody of the minor, the law enforcement agency may transport the minor to her or his residence or proceed as authorized under part IV of chapter 39.
Full Breakdown
Largo's juvenile curfew ordinance, consistent with Pinellas County's broader curfew framework, restricts minors under age 17 from being in public places, businesses, or city rights-of-way during designated late-night hours. Common exemptions include travel with a parent or guardian, going to or from work, attending a school or religious event, or responding to an emergency. Officers may detain a minor in violation and contact a parent for pickup. Repeat or aggravated violations can be charged as municipal infractions, and parents who knowingly permit violations may also face penalties under the local ordinance.
Violations & Fines
Curfew violations can result in detention by police, return to the parent or guardian, civil fines, and parental liability for repeat or knowing violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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