North Wildwood strengthens juvenile curfew laws ahead of summer season in New Jersey

NORTH WILDWOOD, New JErsey (WPVI) -- North Wildwood in New Jersey is preparing to head off unruly teen gatherings during the summer season at the shore.

City leaders passed an ordinance that created a new curfew.

In the new ordinance, anyone under 18 years old cannot be out after 10 p.m. without a guardian. That includes being in a car.

This rule will begin in May and last through August. The curfew will then be pushed back until 11 p.m. in September.

Parents who knowingly allow a minor to break the curfew could be punished.

Wildwood, Ocean City and Sea Isle City already have similar curfews in place.