Q: Why do communities have curfews?
A: Communities have curfews to keep minors off the streets and deter unlawful activity. They also give police "probable cause" to stop minors who are out late at night. Curfews also give parents a reason to have minors home at a reasonable time.
Q: What is a curfew violation?
A: A minor is violating a curfew if he or she is sitting or driving in a car, or is outside after a specified time, without a parent or specified guardian. Exceptions are made for school functions that end after curfew.
Q: What are the consequences of a curfew violation?
A: Parents are contacted in the event of a curfew violation. Charges are unlikely unless there is other illegal activity on the part of the minor or the minor has had previous police involvement.
Remember. . .
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Parents have the right and the responsibility to impose individual curfews for teenagers.
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Village/Town |
Age/Time |
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Bainbridge |
Under 16 - 11:00 p.m |
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Under 18 - 1:00 a.m. |
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Bentleyville |
Under 16 - 11:00 p.m |
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Under 18 - 1:00 a.m. |
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Chagrin Falls |
Under 16 - 11:00 p.m |
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Under 18 - 1:00 a.m. |
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Chesterland |
Under 16 - 11:00 p.m |
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Under 18 - 1:00 a.m. |
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Hunting Valley |
No Curfew |
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Moreland Hills |
Under 12 - 10:00 p.m |
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Under 17 - 11:00 p.m. |
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Under 18 - 12:00 a.m. |
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Orange Village |
Under 12 - 10:00 p.m |
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Under 17 - 11:00 p.m. |
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Under 18 - 12:00 a.m. |
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Solon |
Sunday-Thursday |
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Under 18 - 11:00 p.m. |
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Friday-Saturday |
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Under 18 - 12:00 a.m. |
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South Russell |
No Curfew |
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All curfews are in effect 7 days a week, except where noted, and expire at 6:00 a.m. |
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When deciding on an appropriate curfew, take into account your family's lifestyle, your teenager's schedule of activities, and special consideration for the events planned that particular evening.
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Curfews give young people the opportunity to earn trust and show accountability.