(A) It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to operate a motor vehicle or ride in or on a motor vehicle about the public streets, alleys, avenues, parks, public squares or any other public places in the town between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and the time of sunrise of the following day when not accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian or other adult person having legal custody and control of the minor; provided that, the provisions of this section do not apply to any such minor who is operating or riding in a motor vehicle while engaged in gainful employment or upon an emergency errand or on legitimate business directed by his or her parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor.
(B) The Chief of Police is empowered and authorized to impound any motor vehicle which is being operated or used in violation of this section.
(Prior Code, § 9.04.020)