CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday launched West Virginia’s Blue Envelope Program, a new statewide initiative aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The program provides eligible drivers with a blue envelope containing their license, registration, insurance information, emergency contacts, and communication guidance. State officials say the envelope alerts responding officers to the driver’s condition and may help reduce stress and confusion during routine traffic stops.
The announcement comes as two people remain unaccounted for following severe flooding in Buckhannon, where heavy rainfall caused widespread damage earlier this week.
“We’ve watched law enforcement officers rescue families from floodwaters, help communities recover, and serve West Virginians during some of their toughest moments,” Morrisey said. “The Blue Envelope Program reflects that same commitment to public service by giving our officers another tool to communicate effectively, protect vulnerable drivers, and help ensure routine traffic stops remain safe for everyone involved.”
The envelopes will be available free of charge through West Virginia State Police detachments and Division of Motor Vehicles offices.
