If a CT driver who is 16 or 17 years old is driving a vehicle late at night or early in the morning for employment, religious or school activities, or because of an emergency, he or she will be exempt from the

A Connecticut driver who is 16 or 17 years of age is typically required to adhere to a curfew between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.; however, school, religious or employment activities, or emergency situations may exempt him or her from this restriction. [Hour Restrictions (Curfew), Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year Old Drivers, Driver Education Requirements, Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, Driver's Manual State of Connecticut DMV]