Welcome to the drugs and driving website 

Many drugs can affect our ability to drive safely. These drugs include illegal drugs such as cannabis, ecstasy speed, ice, and heroin, as well as legal drugs such as alcohol and medicines (prescribed and over-the-counter).

Use the menu topics at the left of screen to find information about driving and drug use.

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Drink-driving and recidivism in NSW [PDF: 480KB]
Trimboli L & Smith N
Crime and Justice Bulletin, 135, September 2009
Sydney: New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

Australian National Road Safety Action Plan 2009 and 2010
Canberra: Australian Transport Council, 2008. 

National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC)
NCPIC information on cannabis and driving.