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Suffolk, VA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Under 16
11 PM - 5 AM
Ages 16-17
Midnight - 5 AM
Code Section
City Code § 54-156
Penalty
Class 4 misdemeanor
Parents Liable
Yes, if permitted

Summary

Suffolk enforces a juvenile curfew under City Code § 54-156: minors under 16 may not be in public places from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and those 16 or 17 from midnight to 5 a.m. Violations are a Class 4 misdemeanor.

It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of 16 years to be and remain in and upon any street, avenue, road, alley, park, vacant lot, playground, wharf, dock, place of amusement, or in and upon any other public place whether of like kind or not, in the city, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day unless such minor is accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of such minor, or is on an emergency errand or legitimate business and has a written statement to that effect signed by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of such minor.

Source: Suffolk Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

Suffolk City Code § 54-156 makes it unlawful for any minor under 16 to remain on streets, in parks, or in other public places between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and for minors ages 16 to 17 between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Parents and guardians who knowingly permit a violation are equally liable. Exceptions cover a minor accompanied by a parent or guardian, or on an emergency errand or legitimate business with a signed written statement. Officers may issue a summons to juvenile court and take the minor home. Adopted under Code of Virginia § 15.2-926.

Violations & Fines

A curfew violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $250 under City Code § 1-14. Officers may detain a minor and summon the parent or guardian to juvenile and domestic relations court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Suffolk's curfew for teenagers?
Minors under 16 must be off public streets and out of parks from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Those 16 or 17 have a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew.
Are there exceptions to the curfew?
Yes. A minor accompanied by a parent or guardian, or on an emergency errand or legitimate business with a signed written note, is exempt under § 54-156.
Can parents be punished?
Yes. Under § 54-156 a parent or guardian who knowingly permits a minor to violate curfew is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Suffolk

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