Curfew Q&A

Q: What are the hours of the curfew?

A: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. It started Thursday night and lasts till Monday morning.

Q: I have to work later than 10 p.m. Will I be in violation of the curfew?

A: No. The curfew prohibits social gatherings after 10 p.m. Driving to and from work is not a violation.

Q: Does the curfew apply only to outside gatherings?

A: No. Residents are prohibited from gathering with any others not from their household after 10 p.m., including inside a private home.

Q: Are there exemptions? A: Yes. Movie theaters and bingo halls are exempt.

Q: Can food trucks continue to operate after 10 p.m.?

A: Yes. Food trucks may offer takeout after 10 p.m., but they must ensure people don’t linger or gather at the site.

Q: Is exercising after 10 p.m. a violation of the curfew?

A: No. Individuals may exercise after 10 p.m.; however, note that most city and county parks have a closing time. Groups exercising outdoors after 10 p.m. would be in violation. The intent of the curfew is to limit the gathering of people.

Q: Do restaurants need to clear their dining rooms of customers at 10 p.m.?

A: Enforcement officers will honor a grace period of 30 minutes after closing, but restaurants should take all reasonable steps to close their dining rooms by 10 p.m., such as stopping the seating of new customers before 10 p.m. Restaurants may continue to offer takeout after 10 p.m.

Q: I’m going to a wedding this weekend. If it goes later than 10 p.m., can I be cited for a curfew violation?

A: If the wedding is being held at a private business, such as an event space, attending the event is not a violation of the curfew so long as the current occupancy restrictions are met. Those restrictions vary, depending on the business. For more information: covid19.sanantonio.gov