‘World-First’ Medical Marijuana Driving Trial Approved In Australia, Victoria Government Invests $4.9M
Victoria, the first state in Australia to legalize medical marijuana in 2016, is preparing to launch, probably, the world-first medical marijuana driving trial. As part of the Victorian Budget 2024/25, the Labor Government will invest $4.9 million in the trial.
State Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne confirmed Tuesday that the Labor Government has teamed up with Swinburne University of Technology to assess the effects of doctor-prescribed medical cannabis on people’s driving in a closed-circuit track trial.
“Under our Government, Victoria was the first state in Australia to legalise access to medicinal cannabis – now our world-first trial will see if those taking this medication can safely get behind the wheel,” Allan stated.
Swinburne University is preparing to start the 18-month trial, which will take place on a closed-circuit track but mimic real-world driving …