Methadone -Safe to drive when on ?

[lexi 1]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 01 October 2025 at 11:49

[Badda]

Why don’t you Google it?

[Flat6er]

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=is+it+legal+to+driv...

[Yahonza]

I wouldn't have thought so, same goes for any prescribed opiate.
Best not to drive while taking it - it will say something to that effect on the label.

Going to be a bit difficult if his job involves driving / operating machinery.

Edited by Yahonza on Friday 11th July 18:38

[oddman]

It is possible for those on a methadone or buprenorphine treatment programme to hold a license

DVLA rules are very strict.

[Jonmx]

When I was plod we were obliged to inform DVLA of anyone we dealt with as a drugs user if it was a controlled substance. Methadone is a tricky one as it's a controlled substance, but also prescribed. The main issue would be if the insurance company are aware as they usually require medical conditions etc.