(1) If a driver or passenger of a motor vehicle becomes involved in a motor vehicle accident or emergency situation and a yellow dot decal is affixed to the vehicle, an emergency medical responder or other responder at the scene is authorized to search the vehicle for a yellow dot folder or folders.
(2)  An emergency medical responder or other responder may use the information contained in the yellow dot folder for the following purposes:
(a)  To identify a participant in the yellow dot program;
(b)  To ascertain whether the participant has a medical condition that may impede communication with the responder;
(c)  To communicate with the participant’s emergency contacts about the location and general condition of the participant; and
(d)  To consider the person’s current medications and preexisting medical conditions when emergency medical treatment is administered for any injury the participant suffers.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-4708

  • Accident: means any event that results in an unintended injury or property damage attributable directly or indirectly to the motion of a motor vehicle or its load, a snowmobile, or special mobile equipment. See Idaho Code 39-4703
  • Driver: means every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. See Idaho Code 39-4703
  • Emergency medical responder: means :
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  • Other responder: means a firefighter, peace officer, or other law enforcement personnel on the scene. See Idaho Code 39-4703
  • vehicle: means every vehicle that is self-propelled and, for the purpose of titling and registration meets federal motor vehicle safety standards as defined in section 49-107, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 39-4703
  • yellow dot program: means the program established pursuant to this chapter. See Idaho Code 39-4703
    • (3)  If, during a traffic stop involving a motor vehicle with a yellow dot decal affixed to the vehicle, a law enforcement officer reasonably believes the driver or passenger has a medical condition that is affecting the officer’s encounter with the driver or a passenger, such law enforcement officer, upon receiving consent from the driver or passenger, is authorized to review any yellow dot folder or folders present in the vehicle.