The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently launched Emergency Notice, a service that allows law enforcement officials to contract a driver’s next of kin in emergency situations and serious vehicle crashes.
The free, voluntary service allows anyone with a Kentucky driver’s license, personal ID or permit card to add an emergency contact name and phone number to the registry. The information is integrated with cardholders’ driving records and is accessible only to law enforcement officials for emergency purposes.
Only one contact can be added. Drivers are responsible for keeping information up-to-date. Information submitted to the system is available immediately.
“We’re are excited to offer a secure registry of emergency contacts our law enforcement dispatchers and officers can access to bring drivers and loved ones peace of mind should the unexpected happen,” KYTC Secretary Greg Thomas said. “In a matter of minutes, drivers can submit the name and contact information of a loved one online, eliminating the judgment call law enforcement officials have to make on who you would want to be contacted in the event of an emergency.”
Kentuckians can submit their information on the drive.ky.gov website, by calling 502-564-1257 or in-person at their county’s Circuit Court Clerk office. Drivers will need to verify their information.