roadID

**Tater** · 07-26-2006, 10:05 AM

I too, have the necklace RoadID and won't leave home without it. But, for a cheap alternative, ie $6, go to Petsmart, Petco or wherever and do your own ingraving at the dog tag machine. Although that won't give you the colorful options, nor the wrist or ankle versions. But at least you are identified!

**Grog** · 07-26-2006, 10:08 AM

I have the neck version with:
Name
Year of birth (at the hospital that's useful to distinguish you from another patient, to recover your file if you've been there before, etc.)
Three emergency numbers
NKA (No Known Allergies)
Blood Type
ORGAN DONOR (that's very important to me - no full legal value in most jurisdictions but good indication to the docs and good conversation starter with friends, family, any other people) (not that I wish to get to the point where I have organs to give, but if I do get there, I want to make sure they don't go to waste if there's anything to save)

I'll order new ones because one of the numbers have been updated, and my sweetie doesn't have one yet.

**eclectic** · 07-26-2006, 11:41 AM

Just went online and ordered the shoe ID

You gals are great! ! !

**caligurl** · 07-26-2006, 11:53 AM

i have the necklace version.... i don't want anything on my wrist or ankle to give me anymore tanlines than i already get!

my hubby also has the necklace version....

**traveller_62** · 07-26-2006, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3

Thank you to everyone who gave me input thus far. I will go with a wrist one and shall call to see if I can have info put on both sides, since if something (God forbid) should happen to me and I was unconscious, no one would know my prescription medications.

If your meds change at all over time it is probably more important to have the emergency phone # for your primary care doctor on your id so that the emergency personnel can call to get the most recent info on your care. I also let my doctor know that she is listed on my RoadID bracelet.

Be sure to include your blood type on the bracelet because that's info that could really help out in an emergency if you are unable to communicate!

**Bikingmomof3** · 07-26-2006, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by traveller_62

If your meds change at all over time it is probably more important to have the emergency phone # for your primary care doctor on your id so that the emergency personnel can call to get the most recent info on your care. I also let my doctor know that she is listed on my RoadID bracelet.

Be sure to include your blood type on the bracelet because that's info that could really help out in an emergency if you are unable to communicate!

Great tips! Thanks. :-)

**mtbdarby** · 07-26-2006, 01:35 PM

Sue,
Did you loose that while cussing out your tent??! Good girl for replacing it.

Count me in on those with an ankle one. Mine is right by my door. When I leave on foot or bike it goes with me.

**Lise** · 07-26-2006, 01:40 PM

I've got two shoe IDs, one for running, one for biking. I also have a necklace one, for good measure. Great idea to put "Organ Donor" on it, too. Never thought of wearing an ankle one when swimming in the lake...very smart.

**crazybikinchic** · 07-26-2006, 04:12 PM

I have the ankle one also. I put on mine that I was a kidney donor so that they would know that I have 1 kidney. I also carry an old DL in my saddle bag just so that they can id my bike. I would be more worried about my bike than me.

**Cindyloo** · 07-26-2006, 05:04 PM

I have the ankle one. I don't even notice it is there once I put it on. I just don't like having something around my neck or on my wrist. Love the anklet though!

**Pascale** · 07-26-2006, 05:56 PM

I'm so glad someone brought this up, I never would have even thought of it! I do carry ID, but with no phone number on it, it's basically useless, especially since we are unlisted. I'm getting one of these asap - I know it will make the hubby feel better (he still doesn't want me to ever ride on the roads though...)

**Kano** · 07-26-2006, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Pascale

I'm so glad someone brought this up, I never would have even thought of it! I do carry ID, but with no phone number on it, it's basically useless, especially since we are unlisted. I'm getting one of these asap - I know it will make the hubby feel better (he still doesn't want me to ever ride on the roads though...)

Oh, Pascale -- your hubby sounds like mine! He'd probably be happier if I made sure I had contact information with me too(though he doesn't need it, wouldn't carry it or wear it), but no riding on the roads, no going so fast, that sort of thing -- all stuff it's okay for HIM to do, but if I got hurt, "it would be worse!"

Karen in Boise

**Pascale** · 07-27-2006, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by Kano

Oh, Pascale -- your hubby sounds like mine! He'd probably be happier if I made sure I had contact information with me too(though he doesn't need it, wouldn't carry it or wear it), but no riding on the roads, no going so fast, that sort of thing -- all stuff it's okay for HIM to do, but if I got hurt, "it would be worse!"

Karen in Boise

Wow, they must be twins!

**KnottedYet** · 07-27-2006, 06:44 AM

I just ordered a red wrist road ID and a red ankle one over the phone. They have nice folks working at that company! 1-800-345-6336.

**run it, ride it** · 07-27-2006, 07:29 AM

I have the wrist ID, solely because I am accident prone. I seriously debated having "ACCIDENT PRONE" put on the last line, but decided upon "RUN IT, RIDE IT."

My horse flipped over on me in a highway ditch last summer. I was knocked out long enough for him to take off along the highway. When I came to, I didn't remember having even gone out on the ride. Thankfully some people picked me up in their car to chase after him and we were reunited without incident, but it could have been a lot worse. I've heard horror stories of riderless horses running down highways--even if they're caught, it could take hours to figure out where they came from. And if the rider is unconscious with no horse in sight, non-horsey scene respondents might not make the connection.

If someone finds me unconscious in a riding helmet, the "RIDE IT" part might spark something. I also have a tag on my saddle with the barn address, phone number and my cell number (cell is clipped to my waistband at all times). My cell also has the barn address and phone number clearly listed.

Redundancy is certainly not a bad thing from a safety standpoint. In addition to the RoadID, I keep a Fox40 whistle on me when I go running or cycling on trails with no cell reception. Nothing worse than when you fall and can't get up and have to drag yourself to help!

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