Broward County, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Age covered
- Under 17
- Weekday curfew
- 11 PM - 5 AM Sun-Thu
- Weekend curfew
- Midnight - 6 AM Fri-Sat
- Parent fine
- Up to $500 repeat violations
Summary
Broward County Ordinance Chapter 5 establishes a juvenile curfew prohibiting those under 17 from public places between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM Sunday-Thursday and midnight to 6:00 AM Friday-Saturday.
877.22 Minors prohibited in public places and establishments during certain hours; penalty; procedure. — (1)(a) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, Sunday through Thursday, except in the case of a legal holiday.
(b) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
(2) A minor who has been suspended or expelled from school may not be or remain in a public place, in an establishment, or within 1,000 feet of a school during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during any school day.
Full Breakdown
Broward County Code Chapter 5 establishes a countywide juvenile curfew applicable to minors under age 17. Curfew hours prohibit minors from being in public places, businesses, or establishments between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Exceptions include minors accompanied by parent or guardian, traveling to or from work with proof of employment, attending religious or school-sponsored events, responding to emergencies, exercising First Amendment rights, or on the sidewalk immediately abutting the minor's residence. First-offense violations typically result in parental notification and warnings, with repeat violations subject to civil citations against parents of up to $500 and community service requirements for the minor.
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