On October 28, 2025, Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith announced the creation of four Special Juvenile Curfew Zones in Washington, D.C. This action follows Mayor’s Order 2025-115. The zones are located in the Navy Yard, U Street Corridor, Banneker Recreation Center, and Union Station areas. Each zone has defined boundaries.
In these areas, people under 18 must leave public spaces and businesses between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. from Saturday, November 1, 2025, to Sunday, November 2, 2025. Certain activities are exempt from this rule. The curfew is intended to address safety concerns involving minors…