Can I drive on medicinal cannabis in NSW?

Not with THC in your system — driving with any detectable THC remains an offence under section 111 of the Road Transport Act 2013, and a valid prescription is not a defence. What's changing: the Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Medical Cannabis and Driving Offences) Bill 2026 passed both houses of Parliament on 17 September 2026 and, once it commences (Transport for NSW says late 2026 or early 2027), will create a voluntary registration scheme — warning letters for a first and second detection, with an offence only on a third detection within two years. It is not law yet, and it will not help a current charge. If your medicine is CBD-only, roadside tests do not target CBD, but you must never drive impaired. Full mechanics, eligibility, and the Bill's progress → NSW hub.

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Not legal advice. This page explains the law in general terms as at the “last verified” date shown. If you have been charged, or need to make a decision that depends on the law, speak to a lawyer — small differences in circumstances change outcomes. Driving while impaired by any substance, including prescribed medication, is illegal in every Australian state and territory.