Kentucky had launched of Kentucky’s Yellow Dot program, designed to improve emergency care to motorists involved in a vehicle crash.
The “dot”, a circular yellow sticker on the lower left corner of the driver’s side rear window, alerts emergency responders that a pamphlet with identification and medical information about the motorist is in the glove box. Smaller yellow stickers are available for placement on motorcycle license plates.
The all-important pamphlet includes the participant’s name, photo, medical conditions, recent surgeries, current medications, allergies, physical information and emergency contact information.
Kentucky’s program will be administered through the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety. The Yellow Dot program originated in Connecticut in 2002 and now has spread to 15 other states.
Yellow Dot users are encouraged to periodically review and update their pamphlet.
Funding for the Yellow Dot program in Kentucky is provided by a grant through the Federal Highway Safety Administration.
Email yellowdotky@ky.gov to request a packet or pick up a packet at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) central office, any KYTC district office or Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post.
Packets are also available at various hospitals throughout the state.
For more information, visit http://yellowdot.ky.gov.
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