There's no curfew on your policy but driving during peak rush hour or late at night is statistically riskier. Driving often at night may affect your driving feedback.
Callout: Driving at night can feel safer because the roads are quieter, but crashes at night are statistically far more severe than in the day.*
Your goal: limit high-risk journeys and maximise safety when you must drive.
Easy ways to deal with riskier driving times
Adjust your schedule: if possible, can you leave for your destination 15 minutes earlier or later to avoid the very worst of the congestion? Less traffic means less chance of stop-start driving and harsh braking.
Avoid unnecessary trips: ask yourself if the journey is absolutely necessary. Driving at night is when the worst crashes can happen – especially if you have a car full of people. It’s just not worth it.
Stay alert at night: if you must drive late, make sure you're well-rested. Take regular breaks to adjust your focus and rest your eyes. Turn the music down and keep your eyes moving to stay alert to hazards.
Lower your speed: as always, watch your speed. The combination of reduced vision and speeding means much less time to react to danger. Speeding at night is even more risky than in the day.
Reduce distractions: passengers can be the worst distraction. If you're driving at night or in heavy traffic, tell your passengers you need to focus. Safety is the priority.
Seatbelts, always: fatal crashes involving people not wearing seatbelts happen most often at night.** Everyone in the car, including those in the back seat, MUST wear a seatbelt. It’s illegal not to.
* By miles driven, Department for Transport (DfT), Reported Road Casualties Great Britain, Annual Report: 2024
** Parliamentary Advisory Committee for Transport Safety (PACTS), PACTS Expertise: Seat Belts, 2025