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New drug drive legislation in England and Wales allows individuals to continue driving as normal while taking medicines, providing they are following the advice of a healthcare professional and their driving is not impaired. The new law sets limits at very low levels for eight drugs commonly associated with illegal use, such as cannabis and cocaine. It also includes eight prescription drugs €“ clonazepam, diazepam, flunitrazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam, methadone and morphine. However, the limits for these have been set above normal prescribed doses.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is encouraging people who take medicines and are unsure if they are safe to drive or how the new legislation affects them, to talk to their pharmacist. The RPS also recommends that drivers carry evidence, such as prescription slips, to minimise inconvenience should they be tested by police.