Curfew Violations
To insure the safety of Irvine citizens, especially minors, the Irvine Police Department enforces curfew regulations for minors under the age of 18. These regulations make it unlawful for children to loiter, idle or linger unsupervised in parks, playgrounds, vacant lots or other public places and buildings between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. of the following day.  

This law does not apply to a minor accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or other adult responsible for child care and custody; in situations where the minor is upon an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by the parent, guardian or adult supervisor; the minor is attending an official school, religious or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the City, a civic organization or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor; or going to or returning home from, without any detour or stop, an official school, religious or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the City, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor.

Violation of this ordinance will result in a misdemeanor citation being issued to the minor and can result in the same for the supervising adult if they knowingly permit the minor to violate this regulation.

For more information about the curfew regulation or to report a suspected violation of the law, contact the Irvine Police Department Business Desk at 949-724-7000.