Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come in

Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come inFrom this week dsome drivers will have to have tracking devices - and carsCommentsNewsBen Hurst09:40, 16 Apr 2026View ImageConcerns have been raised that Motability cars could be taken from users because of being driven too much(Image: Getty)Motability has given a new statement on concerns that driving for too long could lead to people losing their vehicles. The scheme has this week introduced new rules for some users - with all new first time leases and those with any drivers under the age of 30 being forced to fit black boxes.‌Cars will be equipped with telematics technology that monitors driving behaviour, including speed and braking patterns, generating a weekly assessment of green, amber or red. Motability says that safe motorists (those maintaining green status) could receive up to £160 annually in rewards to spend - though drivers accumulating four red assessments within a 12-month period risk being removed from the Motability scheme.‌And one of the metrics which will be measured is the length of time a car is used for - and also what time of the day. Some have been concerned they could get red marks for driving for longer than 60 minutes at once - or late at night. During a trial phase in Northern Ireland from September last year, 300 vehicles were taken from disabled people for infringing the rules.‌On a Reddit thread one user said: ”Motability have just changed their terms of service due to an internal insurance change. All under 30’s will now have to use their app and black box that penalises you for driving more than 60 minutes, or several times a day.”Another added: “The curfew is in the small print of the terms and service. Your score, which is in usage, will be taken down by AT LEAST a third for driving multiple times, more than an hour, or outside of curfew. So if I have to go to uni, drop off a friend, and then go shopping, that would add up to 6 t...