What does Drug Driving stand for?
Drug Driving: Section 5A Road Traffic Act 1988
The UK law making it an offence to drive with certain controlled drugs above specified limits in the blood. For THC, the limit is 2 micrograms per litre. A medical defence exists for those with a valid prescription who are not impaired.
Where you will see it
In the guide to driving on a prescription.
Driving on a prescriptionRelated terms
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Responsible for the "high" associated with recreational use. At controlled therapeutic doses, THC has analgesic, antiemetic, muscle-relaxant, and sleep-promoting effects. The main active compound in most CBPM flower and high-THC oil prescriptions.
- ACMD (Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs)
An independent expert body that advises the UK government on drug policy, including recommending the 2018 rescheduling of cannabis to allow medical prescribing.
- CBPM (Cannabis-Based Medicinal Product)
The legal term in UK law for any preparation containing cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol, or cannabinol derivative produced for medicinal use. Defined in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 as amended in 2018.
- GMC (General Medical Council)
The body that regulates doctors in the UK. Only doctors on the GMC Specialist Register can prescribe CBPMs. GPs, who are not on the Specialist Register, cannot prescribe medical cannabis.
- MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency)
The UK government agency responsible for ensuring medicines and medical devices are safe and effective. The MHRA licenses medicines and oversees the supply of controlled drugs including CBPMs.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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