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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
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On 10/03/05
amanda from AZ said:
why do all you kids hate/dislike a CURFEW? why is it you all dont want it? so you can go off and do things you nkow arent allowed to do? personaly for me i like having my curfew. i know i wont do anything wrong if there was no curfew but think about it all those kids running around after dark. i mean after 1994 the crime rate went down and only 7 cities went for the curfew. just think about what you all are saying why go for something just cause? personaly i dont want my town to have the highest crime rate and have nothing around to be proud of.
On 10/02/05
nene from CO said:
whats the law curfew for teens that are 14 in aurora colorado
On 09/28/05
billy bob from MN said:
curfew is a violation of a persons rights as a human being, saying you cant be outside at a certain time.
On 08/04/05
s from IN said:
what is the law for teens that are 17 in Indianapolis?
On 07/10/05
Marc from AL said:
I personally think that all of you are dyslexic because you can not spell anything right. Other than that, minors brains are proven to continue to develop until they are about 25. Because of this decision making is sometimes more difficult for us. I think because of this strict minor laws are necessary and helpful for everyones safety.
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