Reading, PA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Under Chapter 188, Part 1, no person under 18 may be on or present in any public street, avenue, alley, park, or other public place in the city between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless a reasonable necessity exists. An unaccompanied minor found during those hours is prima facie evidence of an unlawful presence. Section 188-106 lists defenses: accompaniment by a parent or guardian, parent-directed errands, through-transportation, supervised school or civic activities, employment travel, emergencies, and being on the sidewalk at one's own or a consenting neighbor's home. Parents or guardians who knowingly permit a violation face a separate fine.