How late can my teen stay out this summer? Delaware curfew laws at a glance
And while there's no statewide curfew, here's what parents need to know about curfew laws in several popular towns and locations in Delaware.
Teens can hang out until nearly midnight in Bethany Beach this summer.
"Between May 1 to September 30," read Bethany Beach's curfew law. "inclusive of each year, it shall be unlawful for any person 17 years or less of age (under 18) to be or remain in or upon a public place within the town of Bethany Beach during the period beginning at 11:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 a.m."
If your teen is more of a social butterfly, here are the summertime curfew hours for other major gathering points across Delaware.
Delaware City: People under the age of 18 have a daily 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.
Dover: People under the age of 17 have a 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on Friday and Saturday nights; the curfew begins at midnight on all other days.
Harrington: People under the age of 16 have a daily 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.
Milford: People 16 and younger have 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on Friday and Sunday nights; the curfew begins at 11 p.m. on all other nights.
New Castle: From September 1 through May 31, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to be or remain in or upon a public place within the City of New Castle for the period ending at 5:00 a.m.
Rehoboth Beach: People under the age of 18 have a daily 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.
Wilmington: From May 31 through Sept. 1, minors are barred from public places between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. From Sept. 2 through May 30, the curfew starts at 9 a.m.
Most curfew laws allow exceptions for minors with a parent or guardian or responsible adult. Some allow exceptions for chores or errands, while others allow kids to carry a note from a parent allowing them to be out past curfew.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Parents in Delaware should know these curfew laws for the summer
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