Road ID

[kerrybelle]

I've decided to get a Road ID, since I will be doing more riding by myself. My question is which one? They now have 2 options, the regular one or the new interactive one. You can see the differences here: http://www.roadid.com/common/compare...eferrer%3d2258

I have a few concerns with the interactive one. What if there's a connection/system problem and they are unable to retrieve your information. Another thought is identity theft. I'm sure it's a secure site and all, but someone could get a lot of information about you.

The advantages of the interactive one is that you can keep your info updated.

What do you all think?

Kerry

[silver]

Mr. and I have the interactive. I felt that there were fairly good controls. I like that you can update the info. It's still a good idea to put the business card of your SO in your saddle pack, or at least their cell phone number, so they can be contacted immediately.

[PscyclePath]

I have the old-style, regular kind where the info is on the wristband. I live and cycle way out in the country most of the time, where there's no internet connectivity and cell signals are at best, sporadic.

By the time some good Samaritan could look it up, I'd probably really be dead in a ditch somewheres...

[KnottedYet]

I think X-rayted said something about how when she's working at the ER they just don't have time to look that stuff up. If the info is right there on the ID, they will have it.

RoadID will let you engrave both sides of the plate. (it doesn't look too bad, either!) Maybe have the interactive stuff on the front, then use a line to say "see other side" and put the vital emergency stuff on the back. That way the ER has the vital stuff, and when they have time they can have someone look up your interactive stuff.

Some of the info on my RoadID is out of date now, so I'm trying to decide what to choose for my new one, too.

[F8th637]

I lost my RoadID last year and have been thinking about getting a new one. I'm interested in hearing the pros and cons of both as well.

[Aquila]

I really want someone to just be able to know my identity, call my family and job if they find me dead in a ditch, or even unconscious, so I prefer the basic.

[sundial]

I have the old-style, regular kind where the info is on the wristband. I live and cycle way out in the country most of the time, where there's no internet connectivity and cell signals are at best, sporadic.

By the time some good Samaritan could look it up, I'd probably really be dead in a ditch somewheres...

Same here and that's why we have the basic. As for EMT's, the quicker they can access the information, the better for you. I think one should keep it simple.

[gnat23]

I have the interactive, because I move so often.

My bf has the interactive but still has his parent's phone number engraved on there (the dogtag seems to have more lines), because they will never ever move. ever.

The interactive feature also has a 800 phone number that can be called, one then punches in the ID number engraved on the back of the tag, and it will read off all the info you put into the website. In case you're concerned about internet connectivity where you're riding.

That being said, I've had mine almost a year and haven't "used" it yet, so I dunno how it works in an emergency situation, thank goodness!

-- gnat!

[KSH]

I have a basic one.

When I upgrade, I'll probably go with the interactive one. I'm not concerned with the hopsital getting the information, other than who to call ... I want my contacts to get my insurance information.

[DDH]

I have the basic one. I wasn't to concerned with ordering from them online. There are not many places that I will order from online, because we try to be very careful, but they are a reputable company so I wasn't to concerned and haven't had any problems thus far.

[Fujichants]

I have the basic one as well. Nice and simple.

[kerrybelle]

I have the basic one. I wasn't to concerned with ordering from them online. There are not many places that I will order from online, because we try to be very careful, but they are a reputable company so I wasn't to concerned and haven't had any problems thus far.

Thanks for the input. My concern isn't with ordering online, but with having my information stored by them, where someone could possibly gain access to it. If they have your insurance info then they would have your SSN, too.

I'm still deciding, but think I'll go with the regular one.

[K8sgotgame]

I just picked up the basic one because I ride a lot in middle of nowhere NY. Makes me feel a little bit more secure as my ID is always in my saddle bag -- not that useful if I get jumped and some farmer steals my bike leaving me in a ditch.

[NoNo]

I've also been thinking of getting one of these, but I have a different problem (sorry for the thread hijack): which one to get? I don't even wear a watch because I don't like things on my wrist, banging around every time I put my hand down. On a hot day, I doubt I'll be comfortable with the dog tags sticking to me. I was thinking the ankle style, but wasn't sure if it rubbed or impeded the natural movement at all. So what does everyone here use and how does it work for you?

[Aquila]

I'm like you about not wanting things on my wrist (or ankle). I use the one that you stick through your shoe lace. I only notice it because the color's bright when I tie my shoe. I'd get cranky with something on my wrist or ankle, I think.