New Jersey lawmakers are interested in introducing a unique marking or code on the driver's licenses of individuals living with autism or another communication disability.
The voluntary marking, an idea put forth in a piece of legislation advancing on the statewide level, would notify police and first responders of an individual's condition, in the event of a traffic stop or other encounter.
"Ultimately we want to help first responders during these interactions," said Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, R-Monmouth, primary sponsor of the legislation. "It's critical for law enforcement to understand whether a driver's actions or behavior are a result of a medical diagnosis they might struggle to express."
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