Plano enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance. Minors under 17 must be off public streets between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Exceptions apply for minors accompanied by a parent, attending supervised activities, or traveling to and from work. Parents may be cited for violations.
Plano's juvenile curfew ordinance prohibits minors under the age of 17 from being in public places during curfew hours without a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. Weeknight curfew runs from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Sunday through Thursday). Weekend curfew runs from midnight to 6:00 AM (Friday and Saturday nights). Exceptions include travel to/from work with employer verification, school-sanctioned activities, religious events, emergencies, and First Amendment activities. Law enforcement may detain curfew violators and contact parents for pickup. Texas state law governs the framework for local curfew ordinances.
First violation: warning and parent notification. Second violation: $50–$100 fine to parent/guardian. Third and subsequent: $100–$250 fines. Chronic violations may result in parental responsibility hearings.
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