Penn Hills, PA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Weeknight curfew
- 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Weekend curfew
- 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Covered age
- Under 18
- First-offense fine
- $25 each, up to 3 times
- Adopted
- Ordinance 2451, 2006
Summary
Penn Hills bars minors under 18 from public places between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weeknights, and 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
It shall be unlawful for any person 17 or fewer years of age (under age 18) to be or remain in or upon the streets, alleys, parks, athletic fields, business places, or any other public places within the Municipality between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day, except that on Fridays and Saturdays, the hours shall be from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following days.
(b) No person, firm or corporation operating places of amusement or entertainment, or any agent, servant or employee of any person, firm or corporation shall permit any person 17 or fewer years of age (under age 18) to enter or to remain in such places of amusement or entertainment during the hours prohibited under this section, unless such person is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or other adult person having his or her care, custody or control.
(c) No person, firm or corporation operating a hotel, motel, lodging or rooming house, or any agent, servant or employee of such person, firm or corporation operating a hotel, motel, lodging or rooming house, shall permit any person 17 or fewer years of age (under age 18) to visit, loiter, idle, wander or stroll in any portion of such hotel, motel, lodging or rooming house between the hours prohibited under this section, provided, however, that the provisions of this section do not apply when the minor is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care, custody and control of such minor.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4434863; v5 updated 2025-07-21; through 07-21-2025).
Full Breakdown
Section 692.02 of the Municipality of Penn Hills Code makes it unlawful for anyone 17 or younger to be in streets, alleys, parks, athletic fields, business places, or other public places between 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays). Businesses offering amusement or lodging may not knowingly let minors remain during curfew hours without an accompanying parent or guardian. Exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent or authorized adult, coming straight home from school, church, or a municipal activity, or traveling to or from lawful employment. Enacted by Ordinance 2451 in 2006, it applies throughout Penn Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Violations & Fines
Fines of $25 per offense for the first three violations, then $50 to $300 plus costs for each after, and up to 30 days in jail for nonpayment, under § 692.99. Parents can also be cited.
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