Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary does not provide detailed information on how the publicizing will be carried out or what medical conditions qualify for designation.
Traffic Safety Measures for People with Disabilities
This bill allows people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or certain medical conditions to add information about their needs on their driver's license and vehicle registration.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes the commissioner of revenue to publicize the option to designate in the Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) a need for assistance due to an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition.
- Authorizes the department of safety to publicize the option to voluntarily add information about disabilities or medical conditions on driver licenses.
Who It Names or Affects
- People with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- People with certain medical conditions that affect communication
Terms To Know
- Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS)
- A database where information about vehicles and their owners is stored.
- Intellectual or developmental disability
- Conditions that affect how a person learns, communicates, and interacts with others.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what kind of medical conditions qualify for the designation.
- It is unclear exactly how the departments will publicize this option to potential participants.