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Westland, MI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Under 14
Curfew 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Under 17
Curfew midnight-6 a.m.
Parent/guardian
Responsible for enforcement
Exceptions
Work, errands, supervised events

Summary

Westland bars children under 14 from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. without an adult, and bars minors under 17 from loitering in public between midnight and 6 a.m.

(a)No child under 14 years of age shall be permitted, caused or suffered to be upon the public streets or in any public place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by the child's parent or guardian or by some other adult designated by the parent or guardian to accompany such child.(b)The parent or guardian of any child under 14 years of age shall be responsible for the enforcement of subsection (a) of this section.(c)No minor under 17 years of age shall loiter, idle, congregate or otherwise be in or on any public street, highway, alley, park or other public place between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless such minor is:(1)Accompanied by his parent or guardian or some other adult delegated by the parent or guardian to accompany such minor;(2)In any such place in connection with and required by some legitimate work, trade, profession or occupation in which such minor is engaged;(3)On an emergency errand or other legitimate business directed by his parent or guardian; or(4)Returning home from a dance or party held under the auspices of a parochial school or any organization approved by the police department. (Code 1981, § 22-212)

State Law reference— Curfew, MCL 722.751 et seq.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 62-407 sets two curfews: children under 14 may not be in any public place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an adult the parent designates, and the parent or guardian is responsible for enforcing that rule. Separately, no minor under 17 may loiter, idle, congregate, or otherwise be in a public street, park, or other public place between midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless working, on a parent-directed errand, accompanied by an adult, or returning from a supervised school or police-approved dance. The provision derives from Code 1981, § 22-212, and a parent or guardian who aids or abets a violation faces liability under Sec. 62-408.

Violations & Fines

Letting a child under 14 be in public between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unaccompanied, or a minor under 17 loitering in public between midnight and 6 a.m. without a qualifying exception: parents/guardians share responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Westland's curfew for teenagers?
Minors under 17 may not loiter in public places between midnight and 6 a.m. unless working, running an errand, accompanied by an adult, or returning from an approved event.
Are parents liable if their child breaks curfew?
Yes. Sec. 62-407(b) makes the parent or guardian responsible for enforcing the under-14 curfew, and Sec. 62-408 presumes a parent aided a violation by an under-17 minor.

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