Can I Drive With a Medicinal Cannabis Prescription in Victoria?
Not with THC in your system — presence remains an offence in Victoria even with a valid prescription, and a prescription is not a defence to the charge. What changed on 1 March 2025: under section 50(1F) of the Road Safety Act 1986, courts now have discretion not to cancel your licence if you held a valid prescription and weren't impaired, though the offence and fine still stand — and the discretion applies to matters heard from that date even where the positive test happened earlier. If your medicine is CBD-only, Transport Victoria's guidance says you can lawfully drive if not impaired. Full mechanics, the mid-2026 trial, and what courts consider → Victoria hub.
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.