South Brunswick Halloween Curfew Now In Place

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Heads up: South Brunswick's annual Halloween curfew started this past Saturday, Oct. 28 and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 1. Kids and teens cannot be out on the streets after 10 p.m., with a few exceptions. In North Brunswick, the curfew is only for Mischief Night and Halloween; no children under 18 will be permitted on streets and public areas after 8 p.m. on those nights.

South Brunswick's curfew ordinance reads:

No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted in any public place, public street or public property in the Township between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, of each and every day during the period from October 28 to November 1 of any calendar year, inclusive, unless such person, during such hours:
(1) Shall be en route to:
a. A business or occupation which the laws of the state authorize a juvenile to perform;
b. A medical office or facility where treatment has been or is to be rendered;
c. Extracurricular school activities or other cultural or educational or social events sponsored by religious or community-based organizations; or
d. A party which will be supervised by adults in a residence; (2) Is returning home from any of the events mentioned in subsection (1) of this section; or (3) Is accompanied by a parent.

“We will add extra officers in the evening hours to enhance safety of the trick-or-treaters on Halloween," said South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka. "Motorists need to use extra caution as there will be increased pedestrian traffic during the rush hour.”

If you have any questions about the South Brunswick's Halloween curfew, contact Community Policing Sergeant Gene Rickle at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7459.

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