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Cannabis Users Granted Provisions to Drive in NSW

On Thursday, the NSW Government announced legislation to reform drug-driving laws for medicinal cannabis patients, introducing a three-strike defense system following recommendations from the 2024 Drug Summit.
Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich campaigned for reform, arguing current laws force an "impossible choice between their health and their licence." Premier Chris Minns stated the government approaches the reform carefully, keeping road safety central.
Registered users with unrestricted licences will face roadside testing and 24-hour driving bans. Lab results showing THC above 50 ng/mL trigger a warning; a third detection within two years results in a $704 fine and three-month suspension.
Police Minister Yasmin Catley emphasized these reforms do not change NSW Police's ability to remove dangerous drivers from roads. The defence excludes learner, provisional, and commercial drivers; those with multiple illicit substances face standard charges.
The government plans to introduce legislation in parliament later this month, with a formal review scheduled one year after implementation. Monash University's Michael Fitzharris called the system a world-first effort to set a roadside THC limit.

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