SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – The Shawano Police Department is reminding residents about the local curfew ordinance, which is in place to help keep young people safe and off the streets late at night.
Under City Ordinance § 8.06, minors are not allowed in public places during the following hours:
- Ages 14–17:
- Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m.
- Under age 14:
- Every day: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Exceptions Include:
- Accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Involved in an emergency
- Traveling to/from a job
- On a direct errand with written permission from a parent or guardian (must include time, date, and signature; valid until 12:30 a.m.)
- Attending or returning from an official school, religious, or city-sponsored event (valid up to 30 minutes after, but no later than 12:30 a.m.)
- On their own property or adjacent sidewalk until 12:30 a.m. (except within the 100 blocks of North and South Main Street)
Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk to their children about the curfew rules to help ensure everyone’s safety and build a stronger community.
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