Sioux City, IA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 14
- 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Ages 14-15
- 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Ages 16-17
- midnight-6 a.m.
- Parent penalty
- fine up to $200
- Businesses
- liable if minors linger
Summary
Sioux City bars minors from public places and rights-of-way at night on a sliding scale by age: 10 p.m. for under-14s, 11 p.m. for ages 14-15, and midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds, all until 6 a.m.
It shall be unlawful for any minor of the age of 16 or 17 years to be on public right of way or in any public place or establishment, or to ride in or operate any vehicle, bicycle, skate board, or roller skates/blades in or upon any public right of way or in other public places in the city between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A.M. of the following day, official City time.
Full Breakdown
Woodbury County's Sioux City sets three curfew tiers under Chapter 8.60: under 14 must be off public streets, sidewalks, and public places from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; ages 14-15 from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; and ages 16-17 from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, running errands on written parental authorization, traveling to or from work or school/church events, and political activities like council meetings. Parents who knowingly allow violations and businesses that knowingly harbor minors during curfew hours are separately liable.
Violations & Fines
Curfew violation by a minor is a misdemeanor subject to arrest, with release to a parent or guardian or detention at the juvenile facility. A violating parent faces a misdemeanor and up to a $200 fine; a violating business is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is curfew for a 15-year-old in Sioux City?
Can a minor be out past curfew for work?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Sioux City
Compare Sioux City to another location·View the Iowa curfew laws overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.