You thought a midnight run to the gas station was a right? Not anymore. New drivers in 2026 have a curfew that starts at 9 PM. If you’re caught driving after 9:00, it’s an automatic ticket. No warnings.
Unless you have a job. If you can prove you’re working late (burger-flipping counts), you can get a special pass. But if you just want to drive to a party? Forget it. You’ll need a ride from your dad. In his minivan.
Talk about a buzzkill. But honestly, nothing interesting happens after 9 PM anyway. Just raccoons and potholes.
The “Digital Clean Driving Record”
Everything is tracked now. Every hard brake, every turn without a blinker, every time you rev the engine too loud? It goes on your digital permanent record. Think of it like a credit score, but for driving.
Accumulate too many “bad marks” and your insurance rates double. Or worse, you have to retake Driver’s Ed. The DMV app sends you a weekly report. It’s like getting a report card, but for your life choices.
Makes you want to drive like a 90-year-old nun, doesn’t it? That’s the goal.
