ID for Riding?

[RolliePollie]

I carry a photocopy of my ID and insurance card, my contact info, blood type, allergies, etc. on a bright orange index card in my seatbag. I have my name and "emergency info in bike seat bag" written on the inside of my helmet with a permanent ink marker. My helmet is always on my head and my seat bag is always on my bike...I never have to worry about forgetting to take my ID and info with me. This is a bargain basement approach to the "Road ID" idea

[bikerchic]

I have a shoe ID not from the company listed but one I've had for years. I took it off my road shoes, weight ya know, the darn thing kept flopping around and annoyed the heck out of me.

I opted for putting my ID info in my helmet but ya know what after reading through this thread I'm rethinking that idea....um if I crashed my little pumpkin head will get pretty mangled and I doubt with the blood and guts anyone could read the ID anyway.

I guess I will have to plop down some bucks and get some practical jewelry, yeah that's what I'll tell hubby too, practical jewelry hum this could be a new phrase in my vocab! LOL

Good idea, good thread and thanks to LoriO for the on the scene advise good stuff!

[DebTX]

I've carried a copy of my drivers license and insurance card in my jersey pocket - always figuring the ER staff would eventually get around to looking for a wallet to notify next of kin.

But I never thought about that in a trauma they're going to cut my clothes off and never find it.

Liking the idea of the wristband (Road ID) more and more now...

Thanks for all the info!

[KnottedYet]

I'm thinking about getting some "everyday" alert ID from these folks: http://www.americanmedical-id.com/ They have some nice stuff, and their prices aren't bad.

They also have little medic alert "look for it" charms that you can attach to your watch or necklace so folks know to search you for an ID plate that might be on a bracelet or anklet, or otherwise hidden.

My RoadID is still gonna be on me every time I ride or run, though. More ID, more better!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

I got my interactive RoadID anklet (giggle-practical jewelry..nice!) a few months ago and it sure is a comfort not to worry about things..

Part of my interactive notes tell the person that I have four furry children at home and a name/number of the person I've pre-arranged to take care of them. Also it gives an easy clue to my mom/sister on where to find a copy of my will and/or advance directive,,whichever the case may be.


ON THE LIGHTER SIDE..... Mine has a saying on it "Attitude = Altitude"

[OakLeaf]

Also it gives an easy clue to my mom/sister on where to find a copy of my will and/or advance directive,,whichever the case may be.

As far as medical POAs, you should give a duplicate original NOW to your intended attorney-in-fact and any alternates, and a copy to each of your doctors. Discuss your wishes with your potential attorneys-in-fact. Not just end-of-life decisions, but any other decisions (choice of hospital, types of treatment to avoid, etc.) that may have to be made if you're temporarily incapacitated.

Just giving them a map to your paperwork ... better than nothing, I guess, but it doesn't really give your loved ones any guidance beyond than the boilerplate in the papers, and it also means that time will be wasted, and/or doctors will make your decisions for you, until the paperwork is located and presented to whoever handles those things.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Wow - thanks Oak. Will do asap.

[LoriO]

Part of my interactive notes tell the person that I have four furry children at home and a name/number of the person I've pre-arranged to take care of them.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE..... Mine has a saying on it "Attitude = Altitude"

That is why I decided on the interactive version. I wear my Road ID when I go trail riding with my horse. I have listed there the barn I am at and the name and number of who to contact to take care of the horse in case I am unable to.

[badgercat]

So I know this thread is a little stale, but my RoadID ankle thingy came in the mail today and I was so excited about it that I took a picture. Obviously all the text is smooth and crisp, I just blurred out some stuff for privacy's sake.



I opted for Red--the color of my beloved Wisconsin Badgers. I also learned that it's extremely difficult to take a decent picture of something that's wrapped around your own ankle, haha.

I googled around and found a coupon code that got me $2 off my order... Or, if you're thinking about ordering one and don't feel like searching around the internet for a coupon, they sent me a code that up to 20 people can use to get $1 off until the end of this month: ThanksSusan412646

Grog also shared a coupon code in this thread. I hope she doesn't mind me publicizing it further.

My mom, who is an insulin-dependent diabetic, has worn a Medic Alert bracelet for as long as I can remember... I always carry ID in my bag, but it never occurred to me until seeing this thread a few weeks ago that it was a good idea for me to wear my ID too.

[bmccasland]

I've been wearing MedicAlert tags for a long time. And when I ride out from the office (which is most of the time), I have my work ID so I can get back onto the reservation (military, not Indian). I've thought about RoadID, but figured MedicAlert would be OK. Badgercat, thanks for the photo, I didn't realize that RoadID had phone numbers on it. I thought it was something like MA, where you call a number to get the contact info.

But I do need to remember to go to the MA website to update info.