From Jalopnik · Beverly Braga · · 1m
Blue Envelope Program for Autism Drivers
Drivers with autism use blue envelopes to communicate safely during police stops.
In brief
Drivers with autism use blue envelopes to communicate safely during police stops. Drivers with autism in 30 states use color-coded envelopes to improve police interactions during traffic stops. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Why drivers hand police blue envelopes
Drivers with autism use blue envelopes to communicate safely during police stops.
Blue Envelope Program created in 2020
Connecticut created the first Blue Envelope program by state law in 2020.
30 states use Blue Envelope Program
As of February 2026, 30 states have adopted the Blue Envelope program locally or statewide.
13 states have statewide Blue Envelope programs
Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Virginia have statewide Blue Envelope programs.
Color codes for different needs
Blue signifies autism diagnosis, yellow for communication impediments, green for mental illness.
Decals for extra needs
Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, New Jersey and Tennessee use yellow-dot stickers on driver's licenses or vehicles.
The key point
Drivers with autism in 30 states use color-coded envelopes to improve police interactions during traffic stops.
