In short – yes, it is totally legal to drive cars and other types of vehicles in the UK after consuming CBD drinks, as long as they contain less than 0.2% THC. THC is the ingredient that would typically make you feel ‘high’, however the majority of CBD suppliers have specialist techniques to extract the THC, ensuring there is less than the legal amount of 0.2%.
CBD drinks are drinks that have been infused with Cannabidiol (a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant), and come in the form of coffee, tea, energy drinks and juice, for example. One way of consuming a CBD drink is to add a few drops of CBD oil to your regular drink, but you can also purchase convenient pre-infused CBD drinks.
As CBD drinks are non intoxicating and non psychoactive, they should not affect your ability to drive. That being said, CBD drinks may produce a variety of effects depending on a number of things, such as the amount of CBD consumed in one period, your unique body chemistry and your tolerance for CBD. Some individuals may feel a sense of calmness and relaxation, while others may experience improved focus or relief from pain and inflammation.
Although it is completely legal to drive after CBD drinks, their effects vary from person to person, and it’s therefore essential that you assess how you’re feeling before you get behind the wheel after consuming the product. It’s also important to note that the effects of CBD drinks may not be immediate, and it may take a bit of time for the CBD to take full effect.
The chances of getting stopped when driving is pretty low, unless the police believe you are dangerously driving or under the influence of drugs/alcohol. In these instances, you are legally required to stop, get out of the vehicle and carry out a field sobriety test or a roadside drug screening.
The simple answer is, yes – CBD drinks (as well as other CBD products) are totally legal here in the UK, providing they meet certain conditions.
The UK government has set a limit of 0.2% THC for CBD products, which means that as long as the CBD product contains less than 0.2% THC, it is classed as legal. The Food Standards Agency in the UK requires that all CBD food products, including CBD drinks, are to be approved before they can be sold legally.
Companies in the UK can sell CBD products that have been imported and processed from other countries where cultivation and harvesting is legal. Regulations differ from country to country, however. For example, Italy can sell CBD products providing they contain less than 0.6% THC.
It’s important that, when buying CBD drinks in the UK, you choose reputable, trusted brands that use high-quality, lab-tested CBD and are transparent about their ingredients and manufacturing processes.
We always recommend that you double check a brand to ensure its products follow the regulations. Manufacturers should provide a COA (Certificate of Analysis) which confirms if what a business is advertising is legitimate. This is carried out by a third-party source rather than the manufacturer to ensure accurate results.
At Purity Coffee Company, all of our CBD drinks, are made in line with UK and EU legislation, are third party tested and certified, and contain no more than 0.2% THC.
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Purity Coffee Company combines the finest Arabica Coffee beans with freshly harvested hemp leaves to produce a premium beverage that places emphasis on both flavour and the therapeutic benefits of CBD. Shop our full range of CBD-infused beverages on our website.
