Miami-Dade County kids only have a few more weeks left before the new school year begins (all the parents can let out a big YAY! now). But many of you may not know about the curfew ordinance that is in effect throughout the County. Check out the full report from a member of the Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade HERE in today's Miami Herald.
As funding decreases for programs, and many kids are too young to work (nevermind the job market right now!), the youth find themselves with less and less to occupy their time each year. Parents need to be aware of the curfew ordinance, regardless of whether your particular neighborhood or City has been enforcing the consequences to the full degree. Here are the basics:
- Curfew hours are from 11pm to 6am from Sunday nights to Friday mornings. Hours are between 12am and 6am from Friday nights to Sunday mornings.
- Curfew applies to any child under the age of 17 in Miami-Dade County.
- Kids cannot be on foot or in a vehicle between these hours unless in the company of their parent or adult over age 21 (there are other exceptions outlined in the report above).
- Kids found not in compliance with the ordinance will be escorted home or to the nearest police station or holding facility and their parents will be contacted.
This is just a message to all parents to stay aware of the rules in case of any incident arising with your children, especially those of you with pre-teens. It is easier to adhere to the rules, or deal with a situation, when we know them.
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