New Curfew Order Goes into Effect in Miami

Police started enforcing the citywide curfew in Miami this weekend. On Friday night, Miami police started giving out warnings and making businesses aware that they are going to be enforcing the curfew again. Those who do not want to comply, the business will be shut down for 24 hours and issued a $500 fine.

Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina said that the idea is to keep people safe and that it isn’t meant to punish people. Colina said the protocol will be to first give the businesses a chance to close voluntarily.

After largely ignoring the curfew, city leaders voted Thursday to begin enforcing it again after health officials pleaded in desperation to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Bar owners said they can’t keep up with the changing policies from state and local jurisdictions. And while they understand the benefits of early closure, they said it is their employees who will suffer.

Business owners told Local 10 that the enforcement is unfairly targeting the nightlife community rather than individuals.

Source: WPLG Local 10 News