Royal Oak, MI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Section 278-34 of the Royal Oak City Code makes it unlawful for any minor under 17 to loiter, wander, stroll, play or idle on public streets, highways, alleys, parks, playgrounds, public places, places of amusement, or vacant lots in the City of Royal Oak between 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day, unless accompanied by a parent, a sibling over 18, another adult family member, or a guardian or custodian. Subsection A carves out minors returning home from a school-sponsored party or dance, a YMCA, YWCA or church-organized event, or a youth entertainment held under a special permit the City Commission issues on recommendation of the Director of Public Safety.

Subsection B lets a minor stay out while running an errand or duty a parent directed, or when legal employment requires it, provided the minor can show satisfactory proof. Subsection E lets the Chief of Police issue a written permit, valid no more than 30 days, for a minor whose lawful employment or other lawful purpose requires being out past curfew, on written application by the parent for good cause. Subsection C separately makes it unlawful for a parent, guardian or other adult with custody to knowingly permit a minor to violate the curfew, and Subsection D bars operators of amusement or entertainment places from letting minors remain there during curfew hours unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

Violating minors are treated as delinquent or neglected children and may be referred to the Oakland County Family Court under Subsection F. Under Subsection G, an adult found guilty of violating the section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or both, with each violation a separate offense.