Turlock, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Applies to
- Minors under 18
- First-offense fine
- $75
- Repeat-offense fine
- Up to $250
Summary
Minors under 18 in Turlock may not loiter or roam in public places between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or covered by another listed exception.
It shall be a violation of the law punishable as an infraction for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years to loiter, idle, wander, or roam in or upon a public street, avenue, highway, road, curb area, alley, park, playground, or other public ground, public place, or public building, place of amusement or eating place, vacant lot, or unsupervised place between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on any day and 5:00 a.m. of the immediately following day; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply:
(a) to minors who are emancipated pursuant to the provisions of the California Civil Code; or
(b) when the minor is accompanied by his or her parent or parents, or legal guardian or other adult person having legal care, custody, or control of such minor; or
(c) when the minor is on an errand directed by his or her parent or parents or legal guardian or other adult person having legal care, custody, or control of such minor; or
(d) to minors responding to a bona fide emergency situation, with or without the consent of a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult having care, custody, or control over the minor; or
(e) when the minor is traveling to a public meeting, employment, place of public entertainment, or other recreational activity such as a movie, play, sporting event, dance, school activity, or special event; or
(f)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4937289; v6 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
TMC § 5-4-01 makes it an infraction for anyone under 18 to loiter, idle, wander, or roam on a public street, park, playground, or other public place between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Exceptions cover emancipated minors, minors with a parent or guardian, minors on a parent-directed errand, emergencies, travel to or from work or school activities, public entertainment, and minors in the U.S. military. Parents or guardians who knowingly let a minor violate the curfew face the same fines under § 5-4-03. Curfew signs are posted at ten major City entrances per § 5-4-04.
Violations & Fines
First offense $75, second offense $150, third and later offenses within one year $250 (§ 5-4-02); a parent or guardian who knowingly permits a violation faces the identical fine scale under § 5-4-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are parents fined for a Turlock curfew violation?
Sources & Official References
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