Cape May City Council passes new curfew for juveniles under the age of 18

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CAPE MAY, N.J. (WPVI) -- As the summer season winds down, Cape May has created a new curfew for juveniles.

It comes following several incidents of disruptive and unruly behavior.

People are on the beach in Cape May, N.J. on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.

(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)



On Thursday, city council unanimously approved the curfew that bars anyone under the age of 18 from being out without a parent between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The new ordinance will also ban kids and teens from the beach starting at 8 p.m.

Ocean City and Wildwood have similar curfews.
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