Can I Drive With a Medicinal Cannabis Prescription 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 was introduced to Parliament in June 2026 and would create a voluntary registration scheme — warning letters for a first and second detection, with an offence only on a third detection within two years. As at July 2026 it is before Parliament — 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.