Petaluma Code Ch. 10.52 establishes a juvenile curfew making it unlawful for minors under 18 to be in public places during specified late-night hours without a parent, guardian, or recognized exception.
Typical curfew hours are from 10 p.m. (Sun-Thu, school nights) or 11 p.m. (Fri/Sat) to 5 a.m. Exceptions include travel to/from work, school activities, or in response to an emergency. Parents who knowingly permit a curfew violation can also be cited.
Infraction with administrative fine; minor may be detained and parents called.
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