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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
21 thru 25 of 32 comments
On 06/28/05
Sarah from NY said:
umm at age 13 about what should my curfue be in northport or eastnorthport new york..
On 06/16/05
sarah from HI said:
it should totally be up to our parents how late we stay out!! And ive been outway later than 10:00pm ..............
On 05/23/05
Jeska from AZ said:
The State isnt responcable for us our parents are and I think that this maybe one of the only laws thatI do not stand by at all. I think that it should be up to parents to decide when they want their kid home.
On 04/27/05
ryan from Othr said:
i think tou should be able to stay out for as long as you want as if your parents say you cant you should still stay out anyway
On 04/27/05
Joel from AL said:
i totally agree
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