City of Raleigh, NC
08/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 12:55
Council Debates Teen Curfew Ordinance
The Raleigh City Council today heard a proposed teen curfew ordinance.
The proposal restricts teens under the age of 18 from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The curfew is intended to improve youth protection and public safety. It also gives parents a tool for keeping teens safe.
Staff from the City Attorney's office referred to similar ordinances in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount and Winston-Salem. It includes exceptions for employment, school, religious activities, emergencies and other situations.
The City Council will reconsider the ordinance at a later meeting to give the public an opportunity to comment. The ordinance will tentatively return at the Sept. 15 meeting, following public comment sessions on Sept. 8 and 15.
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