Using can make you feel more confident when you drive. This can make you take dangerous risks and have accidents. It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs, including psycho-stimulants. Penalties include losing your licence, a fine and/or jail.

Remember it is not safe to drive under the influence of alcohol or any drug. Using drugs and alcohol together can greatly impair your driving ability putting you and others at great risk. It is also unsafe to drive right after using because once the drugs have worn off, you may feel very tired.

Drug Driving Laws are being talked about around Australia. If you are interested in finding out more, check out: www.erowid.org

There have recently been a number of research reports and trials looking into drugs, driving and the effects of specific effects on driving. New road-side drug testing approaches are expanding to include illicit drugs as well as alcohol. For more information on road-side drug testing trials in Victoria see: www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/c_drug_faq.html. For more information on the effects of medicines, cannabis, methamphetamines, alcohol and illicit drug use on driving: www.drugsdriving.adf.org.au.