Driving after drugs in the Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Driving is prohibited above set blood limits, 3.0 µg/l for THC and lower limits when drugs are combined. The same limits apply to substances found in medicines.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Approach to cannabis (THC)Driving a car after drug use | Numeric limit [1] |
| THC thresholdDriving a car after drug use | 3.0 µg/l THC in blood (1.0 µg/l when combined with other drugs or alcohol) [2] |
| Prescribed medicinesDriving a car after drug use | Same limits apply [3] |
| Police screening testDriving a car after drug use | Yes [2] |
| Main sanctionsDriving a car after drug use | Fine, community service or licence suspension of up to 6 months (prosecutor); driving ban of up to 5 years (court) [4] |
Notes
- Limit is 1.0 µg/l THC when combined with other drugs or with alcohol. Blood analysis, not serum.
- Medicines containing medicinal cannabis, dexamfetamine or morphine have limits equal to the drug limits.
Sources
- Overheid.nl (wetten.nl): Wegenverkeerswet 1994 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Overheid.nl (wetten.nl): Besluit alcohol, drugs en geneesmiddelen in het verkeer (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Rijksoverheid: Mag ik deelnemen aan het verkeer als ik medicijnen heb gebruikt? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Rijksoverheid: Mag ik deelnemen aan het verkeer onder invloed van drugs? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.