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Question: What is the curfew in the city of Mesa for teens ages 16 and up?

Answer:

Mesa city ordinance #2825 says that anyone under 16 must be home from 10 pm to 5 am.  The rule allows persons 16 to 18 to be out until midnight. 

 

There are some exceptions. 

  • legally emancipated minors
  • minors accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • minors who are working with the permission of a parent or guardian
  • medical and other emergencies
  • minors with parent's permission who are attending or returning home from functions sponsored by or related to religious, school, civic, or nonprofit organization like: services, classes, meetings, dances, social events, dramatic or musical performances, and sporting events.

Violating this law is a misdemeanor, and the penalties include a fine up tp two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or imprisonment for up to six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment. (passed 10/93)

 


Comments
6 thru 10 of 32 comments
On 03/01/06
Erick from IL said:
All you kids do not know anything you kids just need to obey what you are told and listen. Your parents know what the deal is so let them teach you.
On 02/23/06
some guy from AZ said:
I think that if your parents say you can then they should let you go out past curfew.
On 01/26/06
dan from AZ said:
hay i agree with sarah it is up to my parents
On 01/11/06
CJ from MN said:
there should be no curfew it is a major violation of our rights the government is very stupid parents should make the desicion it undermines there authority, its not like we dont sneak out anyways through the base ment window(because its the only window that doesnt beep
On 01/10/06
carlos mendes from PA said:
I think curfew is a bad idea
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