NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty
Proposed changes in New South Wales aim to allow drivers with medicinal cannabis prescriptions to drive without facing severe penalties for THC presence. The legislation would permit THC levels up to a certain threshold, while still imposing a temporary ban for positive tests. Advocates argue that these reforms balance road safety with the needs of medicinal cannabis users.
- ▪Drivers with a medicinal cannabis prescription would no longer face a three-month licence suspension for THC in their system.
- ▪The proposed law allows THC levels up to a threshold, with a 24-hour ban for positive tests pending lab results.
- ▪If THC levels exceed the threshold on a third occasion within two years, the driver faces a minimum three-month licence suspension and a fine.
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Under proposed NSW laws, drivers with a medicinal cannabis prescription would no longer face a three-month licence suspension or fine for having THC up to a threshold in their system. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenUnder proposed NSW laws, drivers with a medicinal cannabis prescription would no longer face a three-month licence suspension or fine for having THC up to a threshold in their system. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesNew South WalesNSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penaltyPremier Chris Minns says changes would balance road safety and a more practical approach for medicinal cannabis users Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jordyn BeazleyWed 3 Jun 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer…
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