Itβs normal for CBD beginners (and CBD pros) to have a lot of questions aboutΒ how to use CBD. We love hearing from our customers and finding out how theyβre taking our products, or whatΒ CBD mythsΒ theyβve recently heard. Case in point: one query thatβs popped up a lot lately is βcan you take CBD and drive?β And we can see why youβre curious; after all, CBD supplements are still relatively new in the wellness world.
Thatβs why, here, weβre breaking down the complete facts about driving and CBD in the UK, so you can enjoy your favourite products and get behind the wheel with confidenceβ¦
Are you allowed to drive after taking CBD?
Yes, youβre allowed to take CBD and drive. CBD is 100% legal in the UK, provided you buy it from a reputable brand that features less than 0.2% ofΒ THCΒ in each blend. At Cannaray, we independently lab test our CBD products to ensure theyβre THC-free, so you can enjoy yourΒ CBD oils,Β CBD capsulesΒ andΒ CBD gummiesΒ with confidence. Itβs also worth noting that thereβs no mention of CBD in UK driving laws. So, chew that CBD gummy, swallow that CBD capsule, or squeeze that dropper of CBD oil and go.
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Does CBD affect the way you drive?
No β CBD doesnβt affect the way you drive. In fact, a 2020 study published in the [Journal of the American Medical Association](<a href=https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2773562 rel="nofollow") found no evidence that CBD is not safe for driving. Itβs not a drug and itβs not psychoactive (because itβs THC-free), so you can hit the road after taking Cannarayβs CBD oils or CBD gummies.Β βTaking CBD doesn't change your consciousness,βΒ explains Chief Science Officer,Β Gregor Zorn.Β βYou can still function fully and totally normally."
"This is why CBD has been rising in popularity as a natural supplement across the globe. At present, there is little evidence to date of any unwanted side effects and no evidence of addictions. Therefore, if taking CBD can help you as an individual β even though its effects are still being studied β then you have very little to lose by giving it a try.β
This is true no matter what CBD strength you choose to take each day, whether you go for a high-strength dropper of theΒ Bright Days CBD Oil DropsΒ orΒ two medium-strength Bright Days CBD Capsules. Enjoy as usual!
Can you drive after using CBD topicals?
Topical CBDΒ and ingestible CBD have very different effects, but theyβre both okay to use before and after you get behind the wheel. That means, if you want to work a littleΒ CBD Muscle BalmΒ into an achy shoulder before driving, you can. Grab a scoopful andΒ give yourself a quick massageΒ to relieve tension. The infusion of CBD isnβt transdermal, so it canβt be absorbed into your bloodstream through your skin. That tingle of eucalyptus, on the other hand, feels ultra-cooling and soothing.
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What if I drive professionally?
There arenβt any laws to say you canβt take CBD before driving, and none of ourΒ CBD productsΒ are going to affect the way you drive. However, if you use a vehicle for work and you want a little extra reassurance, we recommend talking to your employer about CBD (just as you might with medication or any other supplements). Now youβve got all the info on CBD and driving, you can approach them with the facts.
CBD and driving: the verdict
- You can legally take Cannaray CBD products before or after driving.
- Taking CBD will have no effect on your ability to drive.
- This is true for both CBD topicals and CBD ingestibles.
- If you drive professionally and youβre unsure about CBD, speak to your employer to see if they have any rules about taking supplements while driving.
Up next: At Cannaray, weβre all about CBD education and myth busting. Find outΒ if CBD gets you high.
