In America, do they have law enforced curfews?
2006-08-30 09:18:26 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes - for minors.
2006-08-31 12:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by JAMES11A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cities have curfews for juveniles. (My hometown does.) It's rarely enforced, unless the juveniles are causing a problem or breaking some other law and the officer's adding on charges. In situations such as the aftermath of Katrina, sometimes cities post curfews in the interest of public safety.
2006-08-30 20:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, here in America many towns have curfews for minors, although they are rarely enforced because they are un-Constitutional and are defeated upon challenge. Like many "laws", they rely on the public's ignorance of their rights to work.
2006-08-30 10:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by Paladin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on military bases/posts for non-adults - yes.
In regular towns/cities - no unless there are exenuating circumstances. After Katrina there was a dusk to dawn curfew - which meant you weren't supposed to be out after dusk until dawn.
2006-08-30 09:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some towns. And fines can be issued to parents.
2006-08-31 03:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by Harry W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋