# Blue Envelope Program for Autism Drivers

> Drivers with autism use blue envelopes to communicate safely during police stops.
- Title: Blue Envelope Program for Autism Drivers · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: Drivers with autism use blue envelopes to communicate safely during police stops.
- Keywords: blue envelope program, autism spectrum disorder, traffic stop, police communication, color-coded envelopes, motor vehicle registry, state law, autism diagnosis, Jalopnik
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2304480/why-some-drivers-blue-envelope-police-traffic-stop-autism
- Author: Beverly Braga
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blue envelope program, autism spectrum disorder, traffic stop, police communication, color-coded envelopes, motor vehicle registry, state law, autism diagnosis, cars, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Drivers with autism in 30 states use color-coded envelopes to improve police interactions during traffic stops.