Crime & Safety
MPD Step Up Enforcement of Curfew Laws
July and August curfews are different from the rest of the year.
Metropolitan Police are cracking down on juveniles breaking curfew, which applies to both residents and non residents, Takoma Park Police said.
The curfew law applies to all persons under the age of 17 who are in the District of Columbia during curfew hours. This includes both District residents as well as young people who reside elsewhere.
The punishment for breaking curfew is up to 25 hours of community service.
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The curfew is as follows:
For the months of September through June curfew begins at 11 p.m. on Sunday though Thursday nights and continues until 6 a.m. the following day. Curfew hours are 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday (curfew on "Friday night" begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday; curfew on "Saturday night" begins at 12:01 a.m. Sunday)
During July and August only, curfew hours are 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., seven days a week.
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If you have any questions regarding the Juvenile Curfew Act please contact the Metropolitan Police Department 4th District at 202-715-7500.
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