State Rep. Monty Fritts, R-Kingston, is encouraging local residents to enroll in the Tennessee Yellow DOT program to help first responders in emergency situations.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Yellow DOT program allows senior citizen motorists and others who have health conditions to place a decal on their vehicle notifying first responders of medical situations, prescriptions and allergies in emergencies.
“The Yellow DOT program ensures emergency personnel have vital medical information when responding to a crash, saving precious time,” Fritts said. “This program can literally mean life or death for drivers with medical conditions, and I encourage all interested Tennesseans to participate.”
Drivers place a bright yellow decal on the driver’s side rear window, letting first responders know they have a folder in the glove compartment with important health information.
In October, Fritts and State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonroe, held a town hall at Riverside Coffee, a local business in Lenoir City providing individuals with special needs the opportunity to learn life skills through work experience. A TDOT representative shared with residents the benefits of the Yellow DOT program at the meeting.
To apply for the free Yellow DOT program, drivers must visit an enrollment site and fill out a medical information sheet.
To find an enrollment site and learn more about the program, please visit TDOT’s website here.
State Rep. Monty Fritts represents House District 32, which includes part of Loudon and Roane counties.
