The compound can be detected more than a week after it is consumed and it’s landed authorised users with automatic driving bans and hefty fines in Victoria after being caught with it in their body while behind the wheel.

“That’s the principle on which we fought this, which was that medicinal cannabis patients — like every citizen — have a right to their day in court.”

“It will affect at least 70,000 Victorian patients and their families. These are mums who drive their kids to soccer. These are dads who need to get to work.”

How THC impacts driving ability

“It’s very difficult for the law enforcement agencies to really easily determine whether a particular blood concentration of THC is sufficient to induce cognitive impairment.”

‘I am a better driver’

“So when I get a good night’s sleep, which is most nights with medicinal cannabis, I feel great in the morning. There’s no impairment. And I get in the car and I drive.”

Premier says Victoria happy to lead the way

Major political parties appear to remain opposed to a significant legal overhaul.

“And one of the barriers to that has been the impact on being able to drive a motor vehicle.”