South Gate, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10 p.m.-6 a.m. daily
- Applies to
- anyone under 18
- First-offense fine
- up to $100
- Repeat-offense fine
- up to $500
- Governing chapter
- SGMC Ch. 7.20
Summary
South Gate bars anyone under 18 from public places or business premises between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., with listed exceptions for parental accompaniment, work, emergencies, and supervised activities.
"Curfew hours" mean from ten p.m. until six a.m. every day of the week. ... It is unlawful for any minor to be present in any public place or on the premises of an establishment within the city during curfew hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4847832; v1 updated 2026-05-12; through 05-12-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 7.20 sets citywide curfew hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. every day for anyone under 18, making it unlawful for a minor to be present in any public place or on the premises of a private business during those hours. Parents or guardians who knowingly allow a minor to violate curfew are separately liable. Nine listed exceptions cover being accompanied by a parent, running an errand for one, work, emergencies, interstate travel, being on the minor's own sidewalk, supervised school or civic activities, First Amendment activity, and emancipated minors.
Violations & Fines
Being in a public place or business premises during 10 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew hours without a listed exception is an infraction; fines run up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $500 for each additional violation within a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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