Night Time Driving Restrictions

29 Dec

NO DRIVING BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 5AM

If you are a P1 licence holder under the age of 25 unless a qualified supervising driver is seated in the front seat next to you or you meet the exemption criteria below.

If you are a learner motorcyclist under the age of 25 unless you meet the exemption criteria below. From November 22 2021 this applies to all learner motorcyclists regardless of other licences held.

EXEMPTION CRITERIA

Driving between home and work or driving in the course of employment.
Driving between home and education/training or driving in the course of education/training if you are enrolled with a school, university, TAFE, apprenticeship or other formal training provider.
Driving between home and formal volunteer work or driving in the course of performing formal volunteer work.
Driving between home and an activity to participate in sports, artistic, charitable, religious or scientific activities provided by an organisation, association or club.

Note: You must take the shortest most practicable route between home and the activity.

If you are the holder of a restricted learner's permit for a motorcycle these night time riding exemptions do not apply. See Restricted Learner's Permit Holders below.

Police and emergency service members (both paid and volunteer) are exempt from the night driving restriction while on duty.

THESE EXAMPLES ARE ALLOWED UNDER THE NIGHT DRIVING EXEMPTION CRITERIA

EMPLOYMENT

A nurse rostered onto night shift can drive between home and place of employment (i.e. hospital or nursing home).
A plumber called out to an emergency after hours can drive between home and the job site. He/she may also leave the site to drive to head office to collect equipment needed to finish the job (i.e. driving in the course of employment) before driving home.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

A hospitality student undertaking practical studies at a restaurant between midnight and 5am can drive between home and the restaurant.
A performing arts student who is participating in a theatre production as part of their studies can drive between home and the theatre.

VOLUNTEERS

A first aid volunteer who performs formal volunteering duties at the Royal Adelaide Show can drive between home and the Showgrounds.
A volunteer at an organisation that provides meals and assistance to people in need late at night can drive in the course of performing their volunteer duties.

SPORTS / CHARITABLE / SCIENTIFIC / RELIGIOUS / ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES

A rower attending an early morning training session can drive between home and the training venue.
A person participating in midnight mass can drive between home and the Church.
A football player who is required to attend a gym or designated gym session as part of their training. This does not cover attendance at a gym for personal fitness training.

POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WORKERS