KY Communication Disorder Designation

Did you know that drivers who are autistic or have a communication disorder (ex. deaf or hard of hearing) may request a special code to be added to their vehicle's registration that informs law enforcement officers of potential communication barriers before they approach your vehicle? 

A driver who has any type of communication barrier may now request the special code to be added for the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle or someone who may be operating the vehicle.​ 

Drivers can ask their local County Clerk's office to add the communication barrier code to the vehicle registration database. If a peace officer pulls the driver over and runs the license plate number, they will know there may be some possible communication barriers when approaching the driver. ​

BENEFITS

• Keeps drivers and officers safe

• Only seen by County Clerks and the peace officers

• Free and optional to sign up

**KRS 186.032​ defines eligible participants as having “a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication with a peace officer.”

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