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Louisville, KY Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

School-night curfew
11 p.m.-6 a.m. (Sun-Thu)
Weekend curfew
1 a.m.-6 a.m. (Fri/Sat nights)
Parent fine
Up to $500
Applies to
All of Jefferson County
Enforced by
Louisville Metro Police

Summary

Minors under 18 in Louisville Metro/Jefferson County face curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on school nights (Sun-Thu) and 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekend nights; parents who allow a violation face fines up to $500.

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to be or remain in or upon any public assembly, building, place, street, or highway within Jefferson County at night during the following periods: 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Saturday; 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday; 11:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday … 11:00 p.m. Thursday to 6:00 a.m. Friday.

Source: Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 137.02View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-47: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinances passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor as of July 1, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Louisville Metro's youth curfew ordinance (Metro Code Ch. 137) bars anyone under 18 from public places countywide from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays -- i.e., after midnight Friday and Saturday. The minor isn't cited directly: parents or guardians who knowingly allow a minor to violate curfew are the ones fined. Nine exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent, returning from work or a school or religious event within an hour, running an errand with parental consent, or married or emancipated minors. Metro Police may stop a minor to check age and identity, then send the minor home or cite the parent.

Violations & Fines

Parents or guardians who allow a curfew violation face a fine up to $500 under Metro Code § 137.99(A); the minor is directed home or, in limited cases, taken into custody by police.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Louisville's juvenile curfew?
Minors under 18 must be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings, under Metro Code § 137.02.
Who gets fined for a curfew violation?
Not the minor -- a parent or guardian who knowingly lets a minor violate curfew can be fined up to $500 under Metro Code § 137.99(A).
Are there exceptions to the curfew?
Yes, nine of them under § 137.03, including a minor accompanied by a parent, returning from work or a school/religious event within an hour, or running an errand with parental consent.

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