Before the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
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Red Flags for Medically At- Risk Drivers — National (07/29/2014)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDriving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
Older Driver Safety – Knowledge Sharing Should Help States Prepare for Increase in Older Driver Population — National (04/01/2007)
Source: Expert(GAO) did a study on older driver safety because of the increasing concern of older adults driving while representing the fastest growing U.S. population segment.
Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)
Source: ExpertActive drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed.
ChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Law Enforcement Cards — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPocket Cards for Law Enforcement to help determine if a person is lost or confused
Law Enforcement Professionals Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Training, Research, and Education Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for law enforcement.
Understanding Older Drivers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIt's important to help older drivers make informed decisions about their driving behavior and suggestions on how to begin conversations with an older driver about safety concerns.