From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — As a result of Sunday night’s protests that devolved into mayhem, several cities throughout the Birmingham metro area have instituted curfews that went into effect on Monday evening.
Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin was the first to implement a curfew of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice, with exceptions for essential workers.
Woodfin has vowed that anyone violating the curfew order will be arrested.
“We’re not playing,’’ Woodfin said. “We’re going to enforce the law.”
The majority of the cities that enacted curfews have allowed for exceptions for medical needs; to obtain food or groceries; weddings, funerals, religious events and organized sports events; to obtain items or engage in activities necessary for residents’ well-being; and essential personnel.
What people cannot do is casually drive through the city, join a public gathering or attempt to do anything that is not necessary.
The following cities have enacted curfews:
- Hoover – 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Birmingham – 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Tarrant – 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Homewood – 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
- Leeds – 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Adamsville – 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Gardendale – 7 p.m. – 5 a.m.
- Irondale – 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Mountain Brook – 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Hueytown – 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.