Safety Harbor, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Weeknight Curfew
- 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Weekend Curfew
- 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- State Authority
- Florida Statute 877.22
- Exemptions
- Work, school, parents, emergencies
Summary
Safety Harbor's juvenile curfew rules align with Florida Statutes Chapter 877.20-877.25, which permit municipalities to adopt local curfews. Minors generally may not be in public places between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on weeknights.
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
Florida Statutes Sections 877.20 through 877.25 establish the framework for local juvenile curfews. Under that framework, a minor under age 16 (and adopting cities may extend coverage to under 18) may not remain in public places or establishments between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Exemptions cover travel with a parent or guardian, work, school activities, exercise of First Amendment rights, and emergencies. Pinellas County and Safety Harbor police enforce these provisions for any locally adopted curfew.
Violations & Fines
Curfew violations may result in detention by officers, parental notification, civil citations to parents who knowingly permit violations, and referral to juvenile court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do parents face penalties if their child violates curfew?
Are there exceptions for work or school events?
Sources & Official References
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