The ‘Presence’ Trap: Understanding NSW Drug Driving Laws and the Medical Cannabis Debate
Understand NSW drug driving laws, penalties and your legal options under zero‑tolerance rules, including medicinal cannabis and roadside drug tests.
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Drug Driving in NSW in 2026: Why “I Wasn’t High” Is Legally Irrelevant… and Why More Drivers Are Being Charged Than Ever
It is one of the most frustrating conversations defence lawyers have with clients. A driver is pulled over. They cooperate fully. They speak clearly. They are not swerving, not speeding, not doing anything that suggests impairment. Then the roadside drug test comes back positive. The reaction is immediate and often genuine: “I wasn’t high. I…
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