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It is prohibited, subject to the prescribed therapeutic-use and fitness-to-drive exception in law.
The Traffic Act prohibits driving with drugs present, but excludes substances used under medical prescription for therapeutic purposes when the person is fit to drive diligently, cautiously and without distraction. A prescription alone is insufficient if treatment impairs driving. Do not change or stop treatment on your own: consult your healthcare professional and do not drive if unfit.
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It is always permitted because it never affects driving.
It is prohibited, subject to the prescribed therapeutic-use and fitness-to-drive exception in law.
Any prescription permits driving even when unfit to do so.
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