"Curfew enforcement is intended to protect children from dangerous circumstances and people," said Rueben Littlejohn, interim police chief. "While it may be an inconvenience, it's important to make sure at home when the curfew starts at 10 p.m."
As teens have more free time during the summer, it means they have more opportunities to run afoul of these laws, which also include restrictions on teen drivers. The rules are enforced by the San Diego Police Department, California Highway Patrol and other local police agencies. A conviction can put a mark on a young person's record that might otherwise be clean, he said.
"The regulations also have sections with that affect parents," he said. "A teen who breaks the law may face punishment -- and so can their parents."
More information on the local laws
- City of San Diego curfew» Parents Teens
- California teen driver laws» Teens and Parents
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