Alabama Curfew Ordinance

• Category: Government - Ordinances and Codes
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-M-9559
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This is a sample of Municipal Codes when dealing with a curfew ordinance. This may be used across the United States. The Alabama Curfew Ordinance is a legal regulation enforced within the state of Alabama that sets specific time restrictions for individuals, particularly minors, to be out in public during certain hours of the day. The primary aim of this ordinance is to maintain public safety and supervision, preventing potential delinquency or criminal behavior during unsupervised hours. There are different types of Alabama Curfew Ordinances, varying across different cities and municipalities within the state. These ordinances may slightly differ in their scope and requirements, tailored to address the unique needs and concerns of each community. Some key Alabama Curfew Ordinances include: 1. City of Birmingham Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance prohibits individuals under a certain age, typically under 17 years, from being in public places or driving vehicles between specified curfew hours, usually from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or when participating in a specific activity exempt from the curfew. 2. Mobile County Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance sets specific curfew hours for minors, typically under 18 years, from being in public places or driving between certain hours, often from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and from 12:00 am to 6:00 am on weekends. There are exceptions for minors involved in lawful employment or those accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 3. Montgomery County Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance restricts individuals under a certain age, usually 16 and under, from being in public between designated curfew hours, typically from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and from 12:01 am to 6:00 am on weekends, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or involved in certain activities exempted from the curfew. 4. Huntsville City Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance establishes curfew hours applicable to minors, typically under 18 years, prohibiting them from being in public places or driving vehicles during specific hours, commonly from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekends. Exceptions are made for minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, participating in an authorized activity or employment, or in cases of emergency. These examples highlight how various cities and counties in Alabama have implemented their own curfew ordinances to suit their respective communities' needs, while emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of minors during specific hours, particularly at night. It is important for residents and visitors to be aware of and comply with these curfew ordinances to avoid potential legal consequences.

The Alabama Curfew Ordinance is a legal regulation enforced within the state of Alabama that sets specific time restrictions for individuals, particularly minors, to be out in public during certain hours of the day. The primary aim of this ordinance is to maintain public safety and supervision, preventing potential delinquency or criminal behavior during unsupervised hours. There are different types of Alabama Curfew Ordinances, varying across different cities and municipalities within the state. These ordinances may slightly differ in their scope and requirements, tailored to address the unique needs and concerns of each community. Some key Alabama Curfew Ordinances include: 1. City of Birmingham Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance prohibits individuals under a certain age, typically under 17 years, from being in public places or driving vehicles between specified curfew hours, usually from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or when participating in a specific activity exempt from the curfew. 2. Mobile County Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance sets specific curfew hours for minors, typically under 18 years, from being in public places or driving between certain hours, often from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and from 12:00 am to 6:00 am on weekends. There are exceptions for minors involved in lawful employment or those accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 3. Montgomery County Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance restricts individuals under a certain age, usually 16 and under, from being in public between designated curfew hours, typically from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and from 12:01 am to 6:00 am on weekends, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or involved in certain activities exempted from the curfew. 4. Huntsville City Curfew Ordinance: This ordinance establishes curfew hours applicable to minors, typically under 18 years, prohibiting them from being in public places or driving vehicles during specific hours, commonly from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekends. Exceptions are made for minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, participating in an authorized activity or employment, or in cases of emergency. These examples highlight how various cities and counties in Alabama have implemented their own curfew ordinances to suit their respective communities' needs, while emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of minors during specific hours, particularly at night. It is important for residents and visitors to be aware of and comply with these curfew ordinances to avoid potential legal consequences.