Road ID...Anybody got one?

[tantrumbean]

https://www.roadid.com/common/id.aspx#wrist

Came across this on a thread on another cycling forum, it looks like quite a good idea - especially as I'm out on my own on the bike quite a lot and about to start commuting at night. At the moment I have emergency numbers in my phone, but obviously that might get broken in an accident or be somewhere at the bottom of my bag where nobody is looking. Also, there is no way of putting in allergies, etc. so road id looks good - and I quite like the actual look of the wristband as well.

Does anybody on here have one? What kind of info have you put on it? Anybody ever needed it?

I need to work out the $-£ exchange rate, but I'm definitely tempted....Any views?

[Grog]

Your pounds are worth lots of US $, I can tell you that.

Just google "20 usd in pounds" to find out: 13.76 pounds.

I have a RoadID wristband. I also had two different FiXX (neck tag) but it started bothering me when I was running, as it jiggled around a little and irritated my neck.

My husband and his dad have both been equipped with wristbands.

My mother has the ShoeID.

They all wear it faithfully.

I have the following info (with explanations in brackets)

FIRSTNAME LASTNAME 77 (my year of birth)
Vancouver BC Canada
Chris (Partner) His-Cell-Number
In-Laws Their-Phone-Number (my in-laws are in town)
Brother His-Phone-Number (my parents' place of residence varies, my brother stays put in another town)
NKA (means "no known allergies") A POS (my blood type, which is useless because they would crosscheck anyway) ORG DONOR (because I really care about that one)

I much, much recommend that you get something similar and that you wear it faithfully.

[ClockworkOrange]

Just a cheaper alternative, with something most people have these days.

I thought it was a good idea after hearing about ICE (In case of emergency).

If I was in an accident, providing my phone was not totally trashed, I have three ICE contacts.

The first is info about me, the second about my partner and the third my son.

I just typed the info in a Word document then took a photo of it with my mobile. My mobile is not an expensive one, so I expect most can take photo's.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3270024929_1eab80c195.jpg

Clock

[HillSlugger]

There have been several threads about RoadID. Try a search.

I've got one on an ankle strap.
Name
city and state
home phone
spouse phone
parent's phone
drug allergies

[Pink Diva]

I have one, and I love mine! I have my name, city, state, country (like I'm going to bike outside the US, but ya never know :p), my home phone, my husband's cell, and my mother's number in case all else fails...then of course my mantra: One More Mile!

I have a wrist one, but I'm thinking about getting the ankle one for use with my road bike, and I'll use the wrist band for my MTB since my ankles tend to get a little dirty when on the trails :cool:

[AnnieBikes]

I bought a wrist band when I rode across the country. I have since bought an ankle band for the same reasons above...I like it out of the way on the road bike and use the wrist band on the MTB. This company is great because I was raising money during my Southern Tier ride and if anyone buys a Road ID by linking off my web site, 10% goes directly to the Hospice House near where I live. They did the same thing when I rode the Underground RR Route this past year. The Hospice House has had a steady, small stream of income from people linking from my site!!! The company seems very user friendly in this respect.

There are lots of testimonials on their website and I NEVER ride my bike without it because I do errands and ride alone a fair amount. I agree with the ICE numbers on the phone but your phone may not be right "on" you if you are unable to communicate for a time. This ID will be on you. I even put one on when I am driving up to see my family 8 hours away alone. It is a very quick ID if anything happens.

www.grahamcam.com/annesbicyclejournal

[derailed]

I love my RoadID, and would not leave the house without it.
I chose the online/phone info option, and put very complete info on their website, after a conversation with the owner about their security.

I have a wristband.

While I have an ICE file on my phone, I have found that some EMS folks look at phones and others look for Alert types of tags, and chose to be a completist.

[Grog]

If your head is too broken to say/remember your name and emergency contact info, your cell phone may be broken too, or turn itself off due to trauma.

Emergency staff HAVE to look for alert wrist bands (in case of severe allergies, known seizure problems, etc.).

I have both too, but I don't rely on my cell phone to identify me in an accident...

[smurfalicious]

Yeppa, got one a few months back. It makes me feel a lot better having it! I have the ankle one so it's out of the way and doubles as a crappy pant leg cuff.

Only bummer is my mom went and changed her home phone number and replacing the ID piece is almost the same cost. Fortunately, my FSA allows for medic alert bracelets and since I have a penicillin allergy it's coooovered!!!

[fidlfreek]

FYI, I have a really small wrist and tried one on. No go. They come in One Size and it didn't fit at all....So my solution is to carry an second drivers license (with an old address on it) in my spare kit. I have my emergency contact written in sharpie on the front. It never leaves the kit.

[Miranda]

I own one and I love it. My wrist is 5.5". I own the pink traditional one, not the interactive. They didn't have that option then. Plus I own some of their reflective bands, reflective strip kits, and FireFly blinkies (batteries are dirt cheap from their site too).

When I first started riding, I would try to remember to put in DL in my saddle bag. Sometimes I would forget. Sometimes I would forget the ID in the saddle bag and not have it in my purse when I needed it other than riding.

On a beautiful Fall day, I decided I really wanted to ride a little further than planned. Coming back home it was on the cusp of dusk. I had just went from a sunny area on a rual road to a wooded shady spot. I'm still not sure how the driver of this pick up truck didn't see me AT ALL, but it SO was close.

As I pedaled on the rest of the way home (with my heart ready to pound out of my chest from fear of almost being killed) I realized this was a day I had forgotten my DL. The rest of the fm had traveled out of town. There would have been no one that would have missed my return home at the time to even look for me. Yep... Jane Doe bike road kill.

I do have ICE #s in my cell now (which I think my cell had even went dead that day too). But, that's when I got the RoadID. Asthma in one of my things on it. Plus, some drug allergies. The RoadID people just rearranged my info on the plate so it stood out even better than I had written it.

How I remember to wear my RoadID is that it stays velcrowed to my chin strap of my helmet. I never ride without my helmet. And it's a bit ackward to try and strap the helmet to your head with something hanging off it. Thus, I never forget to wear it.

Lastly, RoadID as a company for customer service are GREAT people. I know I am hard to please. One smart a** guy in a lbs once told me I was a "high maintenance" customer. Well, ok I AM lol. Whenever I worked management and customer service myself, I gave a lot and thus I have a low tolerance for anything less...

One of my RoadID orders that had a new FireFly broke when I went to snap it together. It could have been "user error". Or a slight defect. Who knows...

Regardless, I called RoadID and a lady very promtly answered the phone to help me. She said their returns department is literally a shoe box on the corner of someone's desk. She said: "no problem, I will mail you out a new one today and a pre-postage paid return envelop for the broken product that you can just send back at your convenience... so sorry about this mishap". No... "well, we need to see it broken first... you have to pay shipping yourself... too bad, it's user error potentially". Nothing. Just straight up--"we will take care of you".

To me... that says a lot:).

[Grog]

FYI, I have a really small wrist and tried one on. No go. They come in One Size and it didn't fit at all....So my solution is to carry an second drivers license (with an old address on it) in my spare kit. I have my emergency contact written in sharpie on the front. It never leaves the kit.

The one I got from RoadID came in size Small and Large I think. Anyway, it fits my wrist which is about 5.75 inches around. But I can see how someone with an even smaller wrist, including children, could find it too big.

This Canadian company has an interesting product:
http://www.vitalid.ca/store/scripts/default.asp
I don't think I'd go for the helmet tags but they also make bracelets and shoe ids.

[GraysonKelly]

FYI, I have a really small wrist and tried one on. No go. They come in One Size and it didn't fit at all....So my solution is to carry an second drivers license (with an old address on it) in my spare kit. I have my emergency contact written in sharpie on the front. It never leaves the kit.
Fidlfreek,
I would be happy to make a bracelet for you that will fit if you want. You could buy the plate and tell me what your wrist measurement is and I can make a bracelet for you. I make stuff like that out of paracord with a side release buckle. I could also do an ankle band if you like. Let me know. If anyone else is interested, please let me know.
Gray
Here's a link to a photo of what the bracelet might look like with the Road ID plate on it.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vd7RChZkRWE/SVsm_PKjtsI/AAAAAAAAI7E/0EnIgoMSedk/s1600-h/CIMG6624+(640+x+368).jpg

[Becky]

Gray- that's really cool-looking! Can that medical ID tag be flipped to read what's on the other side without taking it off the bracelet? My Medic Alert tags are all engraved on the back with my member ID, condition, etc. Only the caduceus shows on the front (top?)

[GraysonKelly]

Gray- that's really cool-looking! Can that medical ID tag be flipped to read what's on the other side without taking it off the bracelet? My Medic Alert tags are all engraved on the back with my member ID, condition, etc. Only the caduceus shows on the front (top?)

Yes, you can attach small split rings to the ends of the medic alert tag and attach it to the bracelet and it will flip.
Gray

[eclectic]

I have used the road ID for a couple of years.
I hate having anything on my wrists, ankles etc.
I got the shoe one but rather than put it on my shoe I strapped it to the side of my helmet. Hopefully if I crash they will see it.

An EMT I talked to said wrist or necklace is the best because that is what they are trained to look for. I may have to suck it up an get used to wearing a necklace

I bought a Gray/Black strap - now I wish I had gotten something more visable

Live and learn

[woohoo]

I have the watch-strap version of the original Road ID and use it as the strap on my heart rate monitor. Mine has a reflective strip so it's even useful for helping cars see you signaling on the bike at night! ;)

[OakLeaf]

I don't think putting it on the helmet strap is a good idea. If you're incapacitated a helmet is likely to be cut off so they can get you onto a backboard, and left at the scene.

There's an ongoing thread about this on one of the motorcycle boards I'm on, and the consensus from several EMTs is that they do not look for this stuff. At all. They will stabilize you and get you to a hospital is all. I think you do want it when you get to the hospital, though. They will need a next of kin (or medical POA) to make decisions, drug allergy info, and an insurance #.

[denny]

I have the interactive Road ID bracelet. I wear it on a necklace as jewellery as I have the front etched with a cross. Ummh..believe it or not, my other ID bracelet was made at Walmart for $5 bucks where you can make pet ID's. I have the same info on the back as my more expensive Road ID. I'll be etching a personalized design on that one as soon as I get the time, but it works just fine.

[Jolt]

I have the necklace one; actually I have it on right now as I just got back from a trail run a little bit ago. After seeing the comment from someone about the bracelet being too big, I'm glad that I didn't go with that version; besides I don't really like anything on my wrist other than my watch. The nice thing about the necklace is that the chain can be shortened if needed (and boy was it needed).

[Pink Diva]

For anyone that's interested in getting one of these, I just received a 'Thank You' coupon for ordering my ankle id yesterday. It's good for 30 days from today or twenty uses, whichever comes first. Here ya go: ThanksStacie462101

[fidlfreek]

Gray - very cool! Maybe it seems like having something in the pack doesn't really cut it. Since my wrist is more like 5.25 I just knew the small would float around on it. How does your bracelet fasten?

My dad was in a bad motorcycle wreck last week and I now don't want to do anything that could cause my family problems ICE. The way the whole system worked with him arriving by helicopter and then being basically incognito for 3 hours while hospital staff did not tell us anything was horrible! The only reason we knew he wasn't dead was the EMT called us on my mom's cell phone from the number my dad had given him.

Turns out he's going to be just fine but this is all very very important!

BTW Anybody thought about putting something on the bike? Like a headtube cap from purelycustom.com??

[GraysonKelly]

Gray - very cool! Maybe it seems like having something in the pack doesn't really cut it. Since my wrist is more like 5.25 I just knew the small would float around on it. How does your bracelet fasten?

My dad was in a bad motorcycle wreck last week and I now don't want to do anything that could cause my family problems ICE. The way the whole system worked with him arriving by helicopter and then being basically incognito for 3 hours while hospital staff did not tell us anything was horrible! The only reason we knew he wasn't dead was the EMT called us on my mom's cell phone from the number my dad had given him.

Turns out he's going to be just fine but this is all very very important!

BTW Anybody thought about putting something on the bike? Like a headtube cap from purelycustom.com??
Hi Fidl,
The bracelets can fasten 1 of 2 ways. First, i have small side release buckles that you just ahve to pull (like the black clasps they use for cat collars) the hold well unless you give them a good pull then just pop apart. The second way to fasten it, would be basically to leave a loop at one end with a knot on the other and then slide the knot through the loop to keep it on. Either way.
I personally carry all kinds of things. I do have the road ID, but I also have a laminated card in seat bag that has numbers and such, my wallet has emergency contact info and my phone has an ICE list. My mom loves the road ID concept but prays taht I'll never have to use it. My partner is the one that made me get it.
Gray

[Heifzilla]

I just ordered two of these the other day. DH, despite being Mr. Planner/Anal as the day is long and being prepared for everything, has been having issues remembering to take any ID with him when he rides. I questioned him, and his reply was, "What good would it do?" WHAT??? I told him it would do me a lot of good if he got squished and I didn't have to search a bunch of morgues for a John Doe cyclist :P :P :P

Anyway, I ordered a black one for DH and a pink one for me (purple is out of stock until June...wahhh! :( )

I, too, got a coupon code for $1 off: ThanksLesa477735

Mine shipped on Tuesday, hopefully it will be here soon. I'm glad everyone is happy with theirs. Also, Gray, that is a nice looking bracelet you make there.

[arielmoon]

I got an ankle one in pink. It sits on my sock so I never really notice it unless I put in on too loose and it slides up above the sock. I did not end up needing it on my recent trip to the ER but I was glad I had it.

[sundial]

I took a nasty fall on my mtb and had I been unconscious, the road id would have saved my bacon.

Another alternative to the road i.d is to go to an army surplus store and have a dog tag made.

[msincredible]

I couldn't do the ICE thing on my phone, as it locks out (it's a company-provided blackberry), so I put a label on the back that says "If found please call xxx-xxx-xxxx or yyy-yyy-yyyy".

I actually first did it because I misplaced my phone a couple of times and realized that someone who found it would not be able to call any of my contacts, but then I realized it could come in handy in other situations too.

I used to have a MedicAlert necklace but got annoyed with the chain, I kinda like that shoe ID idea.

[pinkbikes]

Since my wrist is more like 5.25 I just knew the small would float around on it.


I bought Road IDs for our whole family a while ago - black large for DH, red small for me and pink small for our 11yo daughter. We are all now in the habit that they just go on any time we are heading out on bikes or if we go skiing etc.

fidlfreek, I saw your post and remembered worrying about our daughter's wrist being quite small (I just measured it and she also has a wrist of 5.25inches) and hers fits her just fine. Because it is velcro it is quite adjustable (ie. mine also fits me with a wrist a shade under 6 inches) and when she does it up it fits nice and snugly without any floating. So fwiw you may well be surprised to find it fits you quite nicely in the small size?:)

[papaver]

We are not allowed to leave the house without our ID-card.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/fattiebert/elektronischeikmettekst.gif

As from the age of 12 this is mandatory. On the chip is our medical history and our address and contact info. Kinda handy when you are passed out. :)

[Crankin]

My Road ID is actually tight on me. I have teeny wrists and I can barely stand to pull the strap through onto the velcro... but I wear it every time I am out doing something alone, even just running the loop on my street.

[Heifzilla]

I don't think putting it on the helmet strap is a good idea. If you're incapacitated a helmet is likely to be cut off so they can get you onto a backboard, and left at the scene.

There's an ongoing thread about this on one of the motorcycle boards I'm on, and the consensus from several EMTs is that they do not look for this stuff. At all. They will stabilize you and get you to a hospital is all. I think you do want it when you get to the hospital, though. They will need a next of kin (or medical POA) to make decisions, drug allergy info, and an insurance #.

I wonder if paramedics look for this stuff (versus EMTs). Because I have serious drug allergies and if a paramedic gives me any of these drugs it can kill me (and these are fairly common drugs, too). EMTs, on the other hand, can't administer drugs. So, I would hope paramedics look for these.

[Kelly728]

My Road ID is actually tight on me. I have teeny wrists and I can barely stand to pull the strap through onto the velcro... but I wear it every time I am out doing something alone, even just running the loop on my street.

This may sound completely silly, but is there a chance that you may have the strap for the shoe ID?

[LoriO]

I got my Road ID bracelet after I had an accident at the barn where I keep my horse. Now anytime I ride my horse or my bike it gets strapped on my wrist. It is worth every penny just for the peace of mind it gives me. While my phone does have the ICE contacts in it, I do not rely on it inan accident because it is too easy for a cell phone to get broken or lost in an accident. At least the bracelet is attached to me and easily seen!

[Duck on Wheels]

Thanks to whoever started this thread; thanks for the reminder! I just checked my ankle-strap ID and found that DH's cell phone # there is out of date. I'll have to order a new one.

[AnnieBikes]

I also wear the Road ID every time I go for a long walk or a bike ride. Since my DH left for an 800 mile bike ride this morning, I will be riding and training alone sometimes. I wear the ankle bracelet and if wearing Keen cycle sandals and no socks, I wear the arm band. You never know when there might be an incident. Although I carry a cell, and as was stated earlier in this thread, it can disappear in the weeds, or someone might not see it.

If you order a Road ID off my blog noted below, then the Wellmont Hospice House gets $2 directly to them! It has been a very nice way to raise some money for them. Later this summer, I will be riding a 1500 mile ride in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to raise money for them.

[kfergos]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and I'd be interested in hearing the pros/cons of the interactive vs. normal Road ID. Is it really worth it? Would a paramedic or EMT actually call the number or check the web site? Would they at the hospital? It seems like a good idea, but only if emergency personnel actually used it.

This could be particularly good because although I've been a Massachusetts resident for 3 years (not counting the previous 4 years of college), I still have my old Washington state driver's license (I know, I know, it's not technically legal). Since I only rarely drive, it's not been a big deal, but I wonder how much good it would do in an accident to have an out of state license that references my parents' home address rather than my actual place of residence. I just want to be sure my DH can find out about me if something did happen, since I ride alone 99% of the time.

Edit to add: Also, if you maintain your own web site, couldn't you make your own emergency contact page and have them put your web site URL on as one of the lines?

[Becky]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and I'd be interested in hearing the pros/cons of the interactive vs. normal Road ID. Is it really worth it? Would a paramedic or EMT actually call the number or check the web site? Would they at the hospital? It seems like a good idea, but only if emergency personnel actually used it.

The interactive concept isn't really a new one. Medic Alert has done it for years, and it seems to work well for their users. I've been fortunate thus far- no one's ever needed to call Medic Alert with my user ID- so I can't give any first-hand testimony.

I would say that it's worth it if you need more than just basic "who I am" and emergency contact info. At $10 a year, it's considerably cheaper than Medic Alert too.....

[msincredible]

If you order a Road ID off my blog noted below, then the Wellmont Hospice House gets $2 directly to them! It has been a very nice way to raise some money for them. Later this summer, I will be riding a 1500 mile ride in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to raise money for them.

I just ordered one through your link. :)

[AnnieBikes]

Thank you so very much! I will be riding another long ride for our local Hospice House, beginning August 1st...1500 miles in 30 days with 4 rest days! I am very excited to ride again for them. In my past three long rides, one a year since 2007, I have raised $68,000. wahoo!!! Lots of people have bought RoadID's via the site and Hospice is the beneficiary. Thanks again!

2007 Southern Tier http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annesoutherntier2007
2008 Underground RR http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/2008UndergroundRailroad

2009 Northwest Loop

[Susan Otcenas]

I won a $15 gift certificate for a Road ID at a triathlon yesterday. Just placed an order this morning for an Ankle ID. I keep ICE numbers in my cell phone too, but had been thinking of ordering a RoadID anyway. I do 5:30 a.m. workouts 5 days a week, and it's dark and lonely out there much of the year. This will give me (and my family) a little more peace of mind.

[Marissa]

I wonder if paramedics look for this stuff (versus EMTs). Because I have serious drug allergies and if a paramedic gives me any of these drugs it can kill me (and these are fairly common drugs, too). EMTs, on the other hand, can't administer drugs. So, I would hope paramedics look for these.

I'm an ICU nurse and have worked in the ER. Although paramedics can give drugs, it's really pretty rare that drugs are given en route--the main purpose of EMS is to secure and transport. In my experience, they do look for necklaces and bracelets, but they're not going to go digging around through backpacks and such because their focus is safe transport, and they just don't have time for digging. So yes, if they're about to give you a medication they'll look for a bracelet or necklace, they just don't give drugs often. Generally when paramedics are transporting from accident to hospital, the drugs most often given are morphine, ACLS drugs such as epinephrine, and of course nitroglycerin but that's rarely an issue for bike accidents. If you're in a trauma you might get morphine on the way, but mostly they'll be giving fluids to support your blood pressure. You don't have to worry about being given penicillin in an ambulance.

At the hospital, however, we'll take as much information as we can get! And yes, we'll look through anything and everything but it's really best to have is easily visible, such as a necklace or bracelet. I love the idea of the RoadID that gives more information when you call or go online. If you really want to be thorough, I'd suggest the following information:

Name, date of birth, drug allergies (it's a good idea to include the reaction, because there's a significant difference between nausea and say, anaphylactic shock), current medications including the dose, pharmacy and pharmacy's phone number, your physician and his/her phone number, previous injuries, surgeries and illnesses, emergency contact information, and the name of your Power of Attorney for Healthcare (you should have one!).

[AnnieBikes]

I have gotten so used to wearing mine that I feel a bit, well, naked, if I don't have it on, like driving down the driveway before I put my seatbelt on. It just doesn't feel right!! With my DH on a self supported ride away from home, I want to have an ID if I have an accident.

[Carolina Girl]

Road ID's are also great for wearing to the gym. Occasionally I am there and don't see anyone that I know. Having it on gives me the security of knowing that if I had a medical emergency there that someone would know how to contact my spouse.

[tctrek]

DH and I both have the Road ID that is a dog tag. He wears his all the time, but I only wear mine out on the bike. Wearing it in the gym seems like a good idea also!

[Crankin]

Kelley, I do not have the shoelace one... in fact I have 2 Road ID wrist bands, because one was "lost" for a few months, so I got another one. They both feel tight.
I wear a size 7 glove, so I know my hands, etc. are not big! I think my whole body swells a bit when I ride, especially in hot weather. I am used to it.
I am trying to get my husband to get one. He commutes to work a couple of days a week at this time of year and although he has his wallet and cell phone, I don't know how I would be notified, if he couldn't talk.

Katie, get a MA license!

[spazzdog]

Just got my new "Road-ID Elite". Very cool looking, though it's the packaging that makes for the $29 price tag I think.

The bracelet arrived in a very cool, square tin box. While I appreciated the packaging design, would like to see it become an option and have the bracelet alone be priced down a little.

BUT - it is a nice looking bracelet and no velcro!

spazz

[kenyonchris]

I just got my new elite...I like it, but I have a really, really small wrist and after I fixed it to be sized correctly, the clasp is off center. Sort of annoying.

[Kalidurga]

I hadn't seen the "elite" bracelet, that is very cool. Please keep us posted on how well it stands up and whether it gets dirty easily, etc.

After seeing MDHillSlug's daughter wearing her RoadID on our recent tubing trip, I think I may do these as a Christmas gifts for my niece and nephews. And my biker (motorcycle) dad.

[spazzdog]

The Elite has a rubber band with a metal (looks like brushed aluminum) clasp.

Fully adjustable (you slice off the extra rubber). Waterproof and doesn't get soggy in the shower :)

The nifty box can be used for "stuff" - sewing kit, jewelry, change, or yet another piece of home clutter :eek:

spazz

[spazzdog]

Kenyon - now that you've cut the band, just slide the nameplate part to whatever "center" is.

Easier to do this with bracelet off.

spazz

[Kalidurga]

Waterproof and doesn't get soggy in the shower :)

You've already showered with it?? Did it at least buy you dinner first? :eek:





Sorry, boring day at work, I'm getting punchy ;)

[spazzdog]

Kali, I've been single for a looong time. So, yeah!

The Road ID seemed nice, we had breakfast together and then hit the shower :D

It didn't even snag on the loofa... very well behaved:p

[ZooZoo]

I don't have the Elite, but I do love my Road ID bracelet. Even gave a gift cert for one to a good friend who is a newbie cyclist. :)

[Kalidurga]

It didn't even snag on the loofa... very well behaved:p

Well, that sold me. Time for me to get a new Interactive Elite RoadID.


I'll feel so fancy ;)

[spazzdog]

it's silky smooth on your skin :D

I got the old fashioned "info listed on the tag" not the "interactive" or "virtual" (forget what they're calling it)

Has my name, city/state, b'day, blood type, no allergies, and the number of the person to call should I be found laying about somewhere via involuntary means

spazz

[Kalidurga]

Yeah, that's I have currently, too. But my father's a tad paranoid and, while he appreciates the idea of the RoadID, he's not thrilled with having his phone number on display on my wrist. So, I've been considering the interactive version for a while.

[spazzdog]

Funny - i decided against interactive because i didn't want my personal info in yet another database that i had no control over. :D

we is a funny bunch, us humans...

spazz

[kenyonchris]

Kenyon - now that you've cut the band, just slide the nameplate part to whatever "center" is.

Easier to do this with bracelet off.

spazz

Yeah, now I feel like an idiot. It was pretty tight but it did slide. Duh.

[divingbiker]

I'm going to get better about wearing my RoadID. A jogger was hit by a Metro bus yesterday, and it took about 10 hours before they could identify her. (she's alive)