Blue Envelope: Safer Traffic Stops for Autistic Drivers
Piloted in states like Connecticut and Arizona and first implemented in New Jersey in Hunterdon County (pictured above), the Blue Envelope program is designed to create safer and more positive interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with autism during traffic stops. The program provides autistic drivers with a distinct blue envelope to store essential documents such as their driver’s license, registration, and insurance information. The envelope also includes instructions to inform officers that the driver is on the autism spectrum, providing specific communication tips to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings or escalations.