TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Teens and parents could be issued warnings and slapped with fines if Titusville leaders pass a juvenile curfew ordinance.
Leaders plan to discuss the ordinance Tuesday night.
A council member said it’s a proactive move, and that there is not an increased crime problem among children and teenagers.
I'm in Titusville tonight talking about the possible plan to keep kids and teens off the streets during the overnight hours.
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State law leaves decisions about curfews up to city leaders.
If a city passed such an ordinance, state lawmakers recommend targeting children under 16 years old, and said they must be home Monday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
On Friday and Saturday, the recommendation is that that can’t be out without an adult from midnight to 6 a.m.
The first violation could be a written warning and would be followed by a $50 fine.
Parents can be fined as well.
The city of Orlando has a youth protection ordinance that only applies to downtown.
St. Cloud has a teen curfew.
The Titusville City Council will discuss the curfew at its 6:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday.
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