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Behavior Winston-Salem, North Carolina

It is unlawful for children under the age of seven to play in the street without supervision.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

As cars became faster and more prevalent, the city needed a way to keep toddlers from wandering into active traffic. They placed the legal burden on parents to ensure small children were not using the asphalt as a playground. It serves as an early version of modern child endangerment statutes.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Winston-Salem Code ยง 42-15
Where to look:

Winston-Salem Code of Ordinances - Streets and Sidewalks

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