On July 24 Governor Morrisey launched West Virginia’s Blue Envelope Program, a new initiative designed to improve communication during traffic stops involving drivers with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual or developmental disabilities.
The program provides participating drivers with a blue envelope that holds their driver’s license, registration, insurance information, and emergency contact information, along with communication guidance that alerts responding officers to the driver’s condition and may help make the interaction safer and less stressful for everyone involved.
The Blue Envelope Program helps reduce the potential for misunderstandings by providing officers with important context at the beginning of an interaction. The program promotes safer, more effective communication while providing added peace of mind for drivers, families, and law enforcement alike.
Administered by the West Virginia State Police, they will provide blue envelopes available free of charge through State Police detachments and Division of Motor Vehicles offices for eligible drivers by Jan. 1, 2027.
