When I go for a bike ride, I typically take my driver’s license. When I run, I don’t often take as much. It’s not fun to think about the possibility of getting hurt, but if I do, an emergency crew won’t know who I am. That’s where Road ID comes in. It’s the basic information for quick reference. There are two wrist strap models, the Wrist ID Sport and Wrist ID Elite. The Sport ID allows seven lines of text, etched into a metal plate and threaded on a nylon wrist strap. This can include your name and address, emergency contact numbers, and other pertinent information. Wrist ID Elite has a rubberized band, but carries the same vitals.
Road ID Interactive is the next level up, and gives you two lines of text on the front of the plate, and a serial and PIN number on the back that can provide even more information. With an online profile, you can update your address, emergency contact numbers, insurance information, and other details in your Emergency Response Profile. The ERP can be accessed over the phone or online.
This is an effective way to provide information if you’re not able to do that yourself. Emergency crews are used to medical jewelry such as a bracelet or necklace that alerts of health issues. This is another identifier for you. It lightens your load so you don’t have to take a driver’s license or other ID when you go, or supplements that with information more useful in an emergency situation.