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Troy, MI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Under-12 curfew
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Ages 12-15 curfew
midnight to 6 a.m.
Exempt
when with parent, guardian, or adult family member
Work exception
Police Chief permit, max 30 days
Enforcement
referral to Oakland County Juvenile Court
Amusement operators
barred from admitting curfew violators

Summary

Troy bars minors under 12 from unsupervised public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and minors under 16 between midnight and 6 a.m., unless with a parent or guardian. Chapter 91 exempts minors coming from school dances, religious youth events, errands, or legal jobs, provided they can prove it.

It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of twelve (12) years to loiter, wander, stroll, play or idle in or upon public streets, highways, alleys, parks, playgrounds, public places, places of amusement or entertainment, vacant lots or public unsupervised places in the City between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day: and it shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of sixteen (16) to loiter, wander, stroll, play or idle in or upon the public streets, highways, alleys, parks, playgrounds, public places, places of amusement or entertainment, vacant lots or public unsupervised places in the City between the hours of 12:00 o'clock midnight and 6:00 o'clock a.m. of the following day, unless such minors are accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or legal custodian, or adult member of the family.

Full Breakdown

, under the same "loiter, wander, stroll, play or idle" language. 63 separately makes it unlawful for an amusement-place operator to let a minor stay past curfew hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. "

Violations & Fines

A minor under 16 caught violating Chapter 91's curfew is treated as "a delinquent or neglected child" and can be referred to the Oakland County Juvenile Court by any police officer or other person aware of the violation; the court then handles the case "as provided by law" rather than through a standard city fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Troy's curfew for teenagers?
Minors under 16 cannot be in public places, unsupervised, between midnight and 6 a.m. Younger children under 12 face an earlier 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, both under Chapter 91.
Can a Troy teenager get a curfew exception for a job?
Yes. A parent or guardian applies to the Police Chief in writing, and for good cause shown the Chief can issue a permit, good for up to 30 days, letting the minor be out past midnight for lawful work.
What happens to a Troy teen caught out after curfew?
Chapter 91 treats them as a delinquent or neglected child and lets any police officer refer the case to the Oakland County Juvenile Court, which handles it under state juvenile law rather than issuing a city fine.
Are minors leaving a school dance exempt from Troy's curfew?
Yes, if they're heading straight home from a school or parochial dance, a religious organization's festival, or a permitted youth event, and can show they had parental permission to attend.

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