Legal THC driving limit set for NSW a win for medicinal cannabis users
The NSW government is set to introduce new driving laws for medicinal cannabis users, allowing them to avoid charges if their THC levels are below a specified limit. Patients must register their prescriptions and complete a driver training course. This reform follows recommendations from the 2024 Drug Summit aimed at balancing road safety with the rights of medicinal cannabis patients.
- ▪Drivers with a prescription for medicinal cannabis will not face charges if their THC levels are below 50 nanograms per milliliter.
- ▪Patients must register their prescription with Transport for NSW and complete a driver training course.
- ▪A warning system will be implemented for patients who exceed the THC limit, allowing for two warnings before penalties are applied.
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NSW government to introduce commonsense medicinal cannabis driving reformsBy state political reporter Alexander LewisTopic:DrugsThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:22amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:22amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:22amThe new laws will maintain strong road safety protections. (ABC North Coast: Gemma Sapwell )In short:Drivers who are prescribed medicinal cannabis and test positive for THC below the maximum threshold, will not face charges.Patients are required to register their prescription with Transport for NSW and complete a driver training course.The reform comes more than a year after the 2024 Drug Summit recommended a medical defence for drivers using prescribed cannabis.abc.net.au/news/nsw-medicinal-cannabis-driving-reforms-parliament/106755646Link copiedShareShare articleDrivers using medicinal…
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