Did you know that drivers with any type of communication barrier may request a special code to be added to their vehicle registration, which informs law enforcement officers of potential communication barriers before they approach their vehicle?
To add the communication barrier code to your vehicle registration, you will need to request it through your local
County Clerk's office. If a peace officer pulls the driver over and runs their license plate number, they will know there may be some possible communication barriers when approaching the driver. This can be for the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle or someone who may be operating the vehicle.
BENEFITS
- Keeps drivers and officers safe
- Only seen by County Clerks and the peace officers
- Free and optional to sign up
For more information, check out the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Video below.
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing also offers a
Visor Communication Card for drivers to use when a law enforcement officer pulls them over. It has a variety of symbols on it that, in the absence of an ASL interpreter, will help facilitate communication between the driver and the officer.
**KRS 186.032 defines eligible participants as having “a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication with a peace officer.”
HELPFUL LINKS FROM THE KENTUCKY AUTISM TRAINING CENTER
BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF KENTUCKY
The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky offers, at no cost, a Brain Injury Survivor ID Card designed to support individuals living with a brain injury during interactions with law enforcement or first responders. While the card is not a government ID, it can provide key information about the individual’s condition and includes communication tips to help de-escalate cognitive, speech, or behavioral misunderstandings. This resource promotes safety, understanding, and dignity in potentially stressful situations.