                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DRIVER COMMUNICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (§ 46.2-203.3)

The Department shall develop and implement a program for the promotion,
printing, and distribution of envelopes for use by drivers diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorder, as that term is defined in § 38.2-3418.17, to provide to a
law-enforcement officer for the purpose of easing communication during a traffic
stop or upon such law-enforcement officer&#8217;s arrival at the scene of a
traffic accident. Such envelope may (i) clearly state that the driver has been
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and have printed directions for
law-enforcement officers on best practices for interacting with such driver;
(ii) provide space for more information to be written about the driver&#8217;s
communication needs; (iii) be of a sufficient size to fit a vehicle registration
card, vehicle insurance card, and emergency contact information; and (iv) have
printed directions instructing the driver to place his proof of vehicle
registration and insurance in the envelope and provide such envelope and his
driver&#8217;s license to law enforcement if he is ever involved in a traffic
stop or traffic accident.
		The Department shall not collect or store information identifying any person
who has requested or received such envelope, except any information necessary to
distribute such envelope to the requestor. No such information shall be stored
in any form after the distribution of such envelope is complete.
		Nothing herein shall require the Department to verify any information provided
on the envelope. No action taken by any person, whether private citizen or
public officer or employee, with regard to any information provided on the
envelope shall create a warranty of the reliability or accuracy of the document,
nor shall it create any liability on the part of the Commonwealth or of any
department, office, or agency or of any officer, employee, or agent thereof.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 665.