TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Richard J. Codey that calls for the creation of a “Yellow Dot Program” that would assist motorists and emergency responders at the scene of motor vehicle accidents was approved by the Assembly today by a vote of 56-17, with one abstention, receiving final legislative approval.
“When an accident first occurs, the decisions that emergency response personnel make in that moment can mean the difference between life and death,” said Senator Codey, D-Essex and Morris. “If a motorist is unable to communicate their unique health needs, this program would allow first responders to know the best course of action to treat the person’s injuries. It’s an opt-in program that could save a life by giving EMTs at the scene the valuable medical information they need to appropriately treat an accident victim.”