So why were the streets empty that early? EDIT: I now realize most people won't get the tongue-in-cheek nature of my comment, as over here 10:30 is considered

So why were the streets empty that early? EDIT: I now realize most people won't get the tongue-in-cheek nature of my comment, as over here 10:30 is considered quite early and most people go out at midnight, with the peak being around 2am.