Saratoga Springs, NY Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m.
- Applies to
- Minors under 18
- Code section
- § 96-1, Chapter 96
- Exceptions
- Parent, work, emergency, activity
- Max penalty
- $250 fine or 15 days
Summary
Saratoga Springs bars anyone under 18 from public streets, alleys, parks, and other public places between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless a parent accompanies them, work requires it, or they are on an emergency errand or adult-sponsored activity.
§ 96-1 Curfew established; exceptions. It shall be and is hereby declared to be unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to be abroad or on the public streets, lanes, alleys, parks or other public places in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless: A. Accompanied by the parent or guardian of such minor. B. The business or employment of such minor... makes it necessary... C. On an emergency errand... D. On legitimate business... E. Traveling directly to or from any adult-sponsored activity sponsored by any school, church, civic or nonprofit organization.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4856340; v41 updated 2026-04-07; through 04-07-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 96 of the City Code makes it unlawful for any minor under 18 to be on Saratoga Springs' streets, lanes, alleys, parks, or other public places between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. Five exceptions apply: being accompanied by a parent or guardian; consented work or business; an emergency errand directed by a guardian; legitimate business directed by a guardian; or traveling directly to or from a school-, church-, civic-, or nonprofit-sponsored activity. The Saratoga Springs Police Department enforces the curfew. A violating minor and any parent or guardian who permits the violation face the general penalty in Chapter 1, Article III of the Code.
Violations & Fines
Both the minor found out after midnight and any parent or guardian who permits it are liable. On conviction, the Chapter 1, Article III general penalty applies: a fine up to $250, imprisonment up to 15 days, or both.
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