Curfew Ordinance

Ordinance 537.17 states that no minor (under the age of 18 years) shall not partake in following activities unsupervised between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the following day, Sunday through Monday, and between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Ride in a motor vehicle
  • Be on public streets or places
  • Places of amusement and entertainment
  • Vacant lots or other unsupervised placesP1000048.JPG

 

 

The time limits listed above allow a 30 minute grace period for any minor in direct route to the their residence from the location of an organized school church or city activity after its termination.

*This ordinance does not apply to a minor accompanied by his/her parents, guardian, or other adult person.  This ordinance does not apply when the minor is upon an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by a guardian.  Those found violating the curfew P1000049.JPGordinance shall be dealt with in accordance with Juvenile Court law and procedure.

No Guardian shall allow or permit a minor to loiter, idle, wander, stroll, pay or ride in the above activities during the specified hours.  Those found violating this ordinance hereof is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

 

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Wyoming Police Department
Safety Services Building
600 Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45215

513.821.0141