NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty
The New South Wales government is introducing legislation to allow medicinal cannabis users to drive with THC levels up to a specific threshold. The policy aims to balance road safety with the practical needs of patients, replacing automatic license suspensions with a tiered warning system.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in drug policy and road safety legislation, reflecting the growing medical use of cannabis.
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 Images View image in fullscreen 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 Images New South Wales NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty Premier Chris Minns says changes would balance road safety and a more practical approach for medicinal cannabis users
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