Westland enforces a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (later on weekends), with exceptions for work, emergencies, and parental accompaniment.
The City of Westland's juvenile curfew ordinance prohibits any person under the age of 18 from loitering, wandering, or remaining in public places, on city streets, or in commercial parking lots between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Recognized exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, traveling directly to or from lawful employment, attending an organized school or religious activity, responding to an emergency, or exercising First Amendment rights. Westland Police may detain a minor in violation, contact a parent for pickup, and issue a citation. Parents who knowingly permit a curfew violation can also be cited. Repeated violations may result in referral to Wayne County juvenile court.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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