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Peoria, Arizona Curfew

Teens and Parents in Peoria Should Know the Law

By , About.com Guide

Teenagers in the City of Peoria, Arizona should know that there are city ordinances that define what hours a minor may be outside within the City of Peoria boundaries without adult supervision. Parents of teenagers who violate the Peoria curfew law may be held responsible.

The Peoria City Code, Chapter 31, Section 71 covers curfews in Peoria.

  • Minors under 16: may not be outside unsupervised between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning.
  • Minors 16 to 18: may not be outside unsupervised between midnight and 5 a.m. the next morning.
Certain exceptions apply. See the Peoria City Code for those exceptions. Curfew violations are misdemeanors and a fine may be imposed. Other cities within the greater Phoenix area may also have curfews, and they may be different from the restrictions in Peoria, Arizona.

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