Birmingham curfew

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The Birmingham curfew is a city ordinance created in part to address problems with crime in Birmingham. The ordinance is described in Title 11, "Crimes and Offenses", Chapter 6, "Offenses Against Public Order and Safety", Article A, "General Provisions", Section 20, "Birmingham Curfew Hours, Enforcement and Penalties for Violation" of the General Code of the City of Birmingham (1980).

1996 curfew ordinance

A 9:00 PM curfew for minors was instituted by the Birmingham City Council in January 1996. The law was recommended by mayor Richard Arrington, Jr along with a proposal to hire 80 new police officers.

2008 curfew ordinance

At its August 19, 2008 meeting the Birmingham City Council approved changes to the city's curfew law recommended by Mayor Larry Langford. Roderick Royal was the only member to vote against the final version passed.

Under the new law all minors 17 years old and younger must not be on city streets after 9:00 PM on weekdays or after 11:00 PM on weekends. First time offenders will be subject to a fine of $500. Repeat violators face higher fines and possible jail time for themselves and their parents.

References

  • Norris, Toraine (August 19, 2008) "Birmingham council approves tougher curfew ordinance for city's young." Birmingham News
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