Persons with autism disorders may have difficulty dealing with law enforcement in a traffic stop due to behavioral aspects of their condition. Mississippi is one of the states that has implemented the Blue Envelope Program to help alleviate such difficult encounters. The Blue Envelope Program is designed to enhance effective communication between law enforcement and drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety shall administer the program through Driver Service Bureau.

• A driver may participate in the program by:
  • Completing the Blue Envelope Program application
  • Completing a DR-11 Initial Reporting Form (completed and mailed by physician)

• The Department of Public Safety shall provide participants with:
  • A blue envelope
  • A window decal that denotes a driver’s participation in the program
  • Informational materials regarding effective interaction and communication techniques between law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum disorder
  • A contact information card

• Participants are encouraged to:
  • Affix the window decal on the left lower corner of the rear window of a motor vehicle
  • Fill in the contact information card with the contact information for an individual who law enforcement can contact if the driver becomes nonverbal
  • Place the driver’s registration, insurance information, driver’s license or permit and contact information card in the blue envelope
  • Place the blue envelope in a readily retrievable place in a motor vehicle, such as a glove compartment or visor

This information is on the MS DPH website at this link.