I guess the only confusion may be in the definition of “prescribed circling area”. The requirements for an IFR visual approach at night is to track to within the “prescribed circling area” before joining the circuit as directed by ATC. “Circling area” is the arc drawn from threshold etc etc however “visual circling” is prohibited in "no circling areas" at night.
So the confusion may be as to whether “no circling areas” are included in “prescribed circling areas” in regards to visual approaches at night?
A bit confusing but I don’t think that the “restrictions to visual circling” apply to night IFR visual approaches because you’re flying a visual approach, not circling from a NPA.
Clear as mud.
Anyway Whippy, I'm not sure that this is what you're after but I hope it helps.
SW